Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is used to treat many types of cancer.  Chemotherapy drugs are also called anticancer drugs because they work to destroy cancer cells.  Sometimes two or more drugs are used together, which is called combination chemotherapy. In addition, an oncologist may prescribe other types of drugs such as hormones, biological therapies, or supportive care. Treatment side effects may not occur, or can vary depending on the treatment regimen received. Throughout treatment, patients are monitored very closely by the healthcare team and counseled about nutrition, exercise, and side-effect prevention and treatment.

Our physicians and nursing staff will guide you through your cancer treatment experience, helping you every step of the way.  Cancer Care Centers of South Texas provides out-patient chemotherapy which does not involved a hospital stay and allows patients to return to their homes following their treatment appointments.