Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer

Chemotherapy is a type of cervical cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cervical cancer cells. Often called “anticancer drugs,” chemotherapy drugs destroy cervical cancer cells by impeding their growth and reproduction. Chemotherapy drugs can be given intravenously, by injection or by mouth. Chemotherapy can be used as a standalone cervical cancer treatment, or it may be used in conjunction with other conventional treatments, such as radiation therapy or surgery.

Chemotherapy is often associated with unpleasant side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss and mouth sores. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is dedicated to uncovering new therapies and approaches in order to reduce or moderate such side effects of chemotherapy.

CTCA offers standard chemotherapy protocols for cervical cancer treatment, in addition to innovative options that may suit your needs. One option for cervical cancer treatment may be fractionated-dose chemotherapy, in which the total dose of your chemotherapy is administered in smaller amounts over a period of three to five days rather than in a single, larger dose. Fractionated-dose chemotherapy may be suggested as it can help diminish common chemotherapy side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.