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Chemotherapy is a form of treatment using drugs called chemotherapeutic agents that destroy tumour cells. It is a very strong treatment modality and though it acts on cancer cells, some effect on the normal body tissues do occur, leading to side effects.

Common effects are: hair loss, nausea and vomiting, loose motions, weakness and mouth ulcers.

Many of these are preventable or minimized using modern medicines given as a pre-medication before the chemotherapy.

What are the treatments available for Colon Cancer?

Surgery is the main treatment for this disease, which consists of removal of the portion of the rectum with the tumour and rejoining the intestine above and below.

What treatments are effective in Cervical Cancer?

Most patients with cervical cancer present at a late stage, with large tumours; which requires radiotherapy along with chemotherapy [Chemoradiation] to control the cancer.

What are the common Gynaecologic Cancers?

The common cancers affecting the female reproductive system are cervical, uterine or endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India after breast cancer. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus through which the baby passes during delivery.