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Life After Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells because the medicines target rapidly dividing cells.Recovery after chemotherapy depends on:
• the amount and type of chemotherapy given
• the person’s general health
• how the person tolerates chemotherapy
• the side effects experienced
The healthcare team will give instructions about any special precautions or restrictions that you need to take after chemotherapy treatment, such as what to eat or drink and when you can do physical activity or return to work. Some people may find they need extra rest for a while after treatment is finished.