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How does chemotherapy work?

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There is a lot of information on chemotherapy but it is easy for patients to drown in the details. I have several friends who are starting chemo or considering it and I thought I'd write down some simple answers to common questions. Note: this is not advice or information for specific patients but a general introduction to the ideas.

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