Chemotherapy Drug Doses and Schedules: How They Are Determined
How Chemo Schedule (cycles) Is Determined
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Chemotherapy is generally given at regular intervals called cycles.
A chemotherapy cycle may involve one dose followed by several days or weeks without treatment. This allows normal cells in the body time to recover from the drug's side effects. Alternatively, doses may be given several days in a row, or every other day for several days, followed by a period of rest. Some drugs work best when given continuously over several days.
Different drugs work best on different schedules. If more than one drug is used, the treatment plan will specify how often and exactly when each drug should be given.
The number of cycles you receive may be determined before treatment starts (based on the type and stage of cancer) or may be flexible, in order to take into account how the treatment affects the cancer and your overall health.
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