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Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth by interfering with how cells divide and function. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy, depending on the type and stage of cancer. While chemotherapy is effective at attacking rapidly dividing cancer cells, it can also affect healthy fast-growing cells in the body, which is why side effects such as fatigue, nausea, hair loss, and increased infection risk may occur. Advances in drug design, dosing strategies, and supportive care have significantly improved the effectiveness of chemotherapy and helped many patients better tolerate treatment.