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2016-01-30 11:22:58
How Chemotherapy Works? What are the Side Effects of Chemotherapy? How to deal with Chemotherapy Fears?
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Chemotherapy is the modality which kills all rapidly dividing cells.the problem arises when the normal cells in the body are also killed .This causes symptoms like Hair loss,Weight loss,Nausea and Vomitings,Electrolyte abnormalities.The fears can be decreased by counselling sessions.

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