Cancer treatments at home - Chemotherapy and targeted therapy

Your doctor has prescribed medication for chemotherapy or targeted therapy, in the form of pills or capsules to be taken orally. This fact sheet tells you what precautions to take and how to follow this treatment.

Home care , Cancer, Oncology

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