What is Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to treat disease. Broadly, most chemotherapeutic drugs work by impairing mitosis (cell division), effectively targeting fast-dividing...

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My mother-in-law has cancer, sarcoma high grade,the last stage to my understanding. My husband and I have not been told too much about it. She goes into the hospital on Thursday. What I've read about this type of cancer chemo's not but a small % effected can anyone else add to that please.
Posted on 07/01/07, 06:07 pm
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Reply #1 - 07/29/07  10:53pm
" I have Ewing's sarcoma which is different than what your mil has but in the same family. After taking 5 treatment of 17, my tumor was removed and was 100% dead. So in my case chemo is working. I still have to finish the rest of my treatments even through I technically cancer free. It's important to find a doctor who has experience with her specific type of sarcoma. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask,Rene "
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Reply #2 - 11/20/07  7:14pm
" I had/have not sure where i stand yet..soft tissue mfg sarcoma. I had 4 rounds of chemo and then surgery. Chemo killed 95% of the tumor. I start my 32 rounds of radiation next monday. by the way mine is/was high grade also "

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