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  1. Cancer Treatment
  2. Cancer Medications

Cancer Medications

Information about chemotherapy treatment, drugs, and side effects. Includes an overview of the treatment process and OncoLink Rx, a list of teaching sheets about chemotherapy drugs.

Visit OncoLink Rx to learn more about the specific medications you are taking.

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Overview

Articles about how chemotherapy medications work and different ways these medications are given.

Side Effects

Information about common side effects of chemotherapy medications and tips for managing them.

Support

Information to support you through chemotherapy treatment.

Medication Safety

Information to address common questions about safety while receiving medications to treat cancer and manage side effects.

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