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    GlossaryChemotherapy

    uses drugs to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells

    Chemotherapy, often referred to as "chemo," is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. These cytotoxic drugs work by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cells, which include not only cancer cells but also some healthy cells, leading to side effects such as hair loss (alopecia), nausea, and fatigue.

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      Use of Chemotherapy During Human Pregnancy

      research Use of Chemotherapy During Human Pregnancy

      724 citations, April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology”
      Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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      Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy

      research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy

      275 citations, March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
      Pathobiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

      research Pathobiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

      218 citations, January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology”
      Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.

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