How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42Hvhyk

In this Episode:

• 03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes
• 04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"
• 08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port
• 12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs
• 15:35 - Apoptosis and Chemo Success
• 17:04 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy
• 18:02 - Discussion - "How Long Has Chemo Been in Use?"
• 21:41 - Jeena R. Papaadi, "The Person in the Bed"
• 24:51 - Outro

Related Episodes:

• S6E4: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Immunotherapy
• S6E3: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation Therapy
• S6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Surgery
• S5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About Metastasis
• S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding
• S5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?
• S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions
• S5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis
• S5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
• S5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis

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