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The purpose of the chemotherapy for cancer treatment is to target and kill those cells that a growing/dividing quickly (as that is what cancer cells do). Certain chemotherapy treatments also affect the cells which produce hair and nails as these are relatively active as compare to the rest of the body's cells (hair and nails grow quickly). Hair loss is therefore quite a common side effect of chemotherapy treatments (but nail loss is less common) speak to your doctors about this if you are worried.
What else can I help you with?
Is chemo cancer?
theres no such thing as chemo cancer but chemo (chemotherepy) is a treatment for cancer
What treatment can help stop cancer cells from dividing?
Chemo
What is the treatment for relapsed-refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Chemo therapy
Is chemo therapy a root word?
Just therap. chemo therapy is describing the type of therap
How do you spell keymow?
The word with that pronunciation is "chemo" slang for "chemotherapy" (a cancer treatment).
Is hair loss from Chemo permanent?
hair starts to grow a few wks after treatment is finished
Is chemo greek or latin?
"chemo" is of greek origin and it comes from the greek word "χημεία" (cheemeea= chemistry).
What is chemo therapy treatment?
Chemical (chemo) therapy is used in the treatment of some cancers. Because this medicine is so strong, it can cause uncomfortable side effects such as hair loss, nausea, weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss, among other side effects. === ===
Can a cancer patient agree to surgery and radiation but refuse chemo?
You can refuse any treatment you like, its your body.
In England if you are over 50 years old and have breast cancer can you get chemo or radiation treatment easily?
You should be able to, I hope.
What is the name of an expert in treatment of feet and toe nails?
A Podiatrist.
From what extinct language do the words manicure and pedicure come from?
Latin is the former language of which the words manicure and pedicure are derived from. A manicure is a beauty treatment for the nails of the hands and a pedicure is a beauty treatment for the nails of the feet.
