Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment which involves the use of drugs to destroy cancerous cells. It is used to treat a variety of different types of cancer and is often used alongside other treatments such as surgery or radiotherapy. The aim of chemotherapy is to reduce the spread of cancer and reduce the size…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 16× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment which involves the use of drugs to destroy cancerous cells. It is used to treat a variety of different types of cancer and is often used alongside other treatments such as surgery or radiotherapy. The aim of chemotherapy is to reduce the spread of cancer and reduce the size of tumors. Chemotherapy is an important treatment for many patients as it can extend life expectancy and improve quality of life. It can also be used to reduce symptoms and can increase the effectiveness of other treatments when used in combination.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 16 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Chemotherapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Chemotherapy Research and Practice.

Journal editorial board
Monika Sakowicz-Burkiewicz · Poland M. Waheed Roomi · United States Silvia Lemma · Italy

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