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    Living With Cancer: What is chemotherapy?

chemotherapy medications scattered on a piece of paper by the word ChemotherapyChemotherapy: An overview
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body. It's most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body. Learn more about the different types of chemotherapy, and the risks and side effects associated with this treatment.

Are you a gambler? Don't risk skipping screenings
There are many reasons why you may choose to avoid being screened for cancer — and you may be putting your health at risk.

Alternative and complementary care for metastatic breast cancer
Dealing with metastatic breast cancer can take physical and mental tolls. Acupuncture, meditation and other alternative and complementary approaches can help you cope. Learn more from Dr. Timothy Moynihan, a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist.

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