You have been diagnosed with cancer and your doctor informs you of a treatment plan that will involve chemotherapy.Which of the following would your doctor likely state?

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Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer and works by using drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. However, it often leads to negative side effects, such as hair loss and nausea, because the drugs can also damage healthy cells that divide rapidly. Option A is not accurate as not all cancers are responsive to hormonal treatment. Option B refers to radiotherapy which is a different treatment from chemotherapy. Option C is also not accurate as the effectiveness of any cancer treatment depends on various factors such as the type of cancer and stage of the disease.

You Have Been Diagnosed with Cancer and Your Doctor Informs