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Chemotherapy FAQ

Commonly asked questions about Chemotherapy, answered by Drugs.com's team of healthcare professionals.

Popular questions

Does methylene blue kill cancer cells​?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on June 3, 2025.

What is the strongest chemotherapy drug for breast cancer?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Jan 10, 2025.

How soon will my hair grow back after chemotherapy?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 28, 2025.

What is the FOLFOX chemo regimen and is it effective?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 13, 2025.

How do you increase platelet count during chemotherapy?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Dec 3, 2024.

What is the CAPOX (XELOX) chemotherapy regimen?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 10, 2025.

Is letrozole a form of chemotherapy?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 16, 2024.

How well does Enhertu work in metastatic breast cancer?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Feb 13, 2025.

What medications are known to cause hair loss?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on April 30, 2025.

How do you manage neuropathy from chemo?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 27, 2025.

What is the FOLFIRI chemo regimen and how does it work?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 18, 2025.

What is Herceptin? Is Herceptin a chemo drug? How does it work?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 9, 2024.

What is Herceptin? What does HER2 positive mean?

Will I lose my hair during chemotherapy treatment?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 28, 2025.

What is chemo brain and how long does it last?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 27, 2025.

What is FOLFIRINOX regimen​ and how is it used?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 19, 2025.