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Chemotherapy Drug Doses and Schedules: How They Are Determined

Changes In Doses And Schedules

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In most cases, the most effective doses and schedules of drugs to treat specific cancers have been found by testing them in clinical trials. It is important, when possible, to get the full course of chemotherapy and to keep the cycles on schedule. This will give you the best chance to get the maximum benefit from treatment.

There may be times, though, when certain serious side effects require doctors to adjust the chemotherapy plan (dose and/or schedule) to allow your body time to recover. In some cases, supportive medicines such as growth factors (discussed below) may help the body recover more quickly.

Again, the key is to give enough medicine to affect the cancer without causing other serious problems.

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