Chemotherapy Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my chemotherapy take?

The duration of time over which chemotherapy is given varies. It depends on the kind of cancer you have, the chemotherapy medications that the doctor decides to use, how your body responds to them and the goal of the treatment. You may need to come for treatment every day, every week, once a month or a variation of this. This may continue anywhere from several months to a year or longer.

The actual length of time each treatment will take depends on the type of chemotherapy you receive. Some chemotherapy drugs can take as little as 10 minutes to administer while others can take up to 8 hours. The longer treatment times also include other medications that are given along with the chemotherapy to prevent and decrease potential side effects. Some chemotherapy can even be given continuously over 24 hours for 1 to 5 days.

Can I drive myself to get my treatment?

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