Your best friend is diagnosed with lymphoma and asks you about what she's read about the side effects of treatments, particularly gastrointestinal effects and hair loss.You explain to her that many drugs used in the treatment of cancer have effects on the gastrointestinal system and hair because they are especially toxic to cells that are ____.

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Cancer treatments, especially chemotherapy, are known to affect cells that are rapidly proliferating. This includes not only cancer cells but also healthy cells that divide quickly, such as those in the gastrointestinal tract and hair follicles, leading to side effects like nausea and hair loss.

Your Best Friend Is Diagnosed with Lymphoma and Asks You