Chemotherapy

What is Pharmacy?

Pharmacy is the medical specialty with the role of enhancing a patient's quality of life by promoting the quality use of medicines.

They achieve this by:

What is Chemotherapy^(G)?

Chemotherapy is medication that is administered either through a drip into the vein, by oral tablet, or occasionally by injection into a body cavity. This medication is poisonous to cancer cells. Chemotherapy is given to try and kill off any cancer cells that are in the body.

Introduction

There are numerous resources to consult regarding chemotherapy^(G) issues. This document aims to collate relevant information needed by the general health care professional in relationship to cytotoxic^(G) chemotherapy and its application to gynaecology oncology. By approaching the topic from the patient's point of view, anticipating the most common questions and concerns, it is hoped that the health care professional will gain the specific knowledge required to deal effectively with these issues.