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The length of a chemotherapy session depends on the type of chemotherapy. For example, ingesting oral medications may take a few seconds, whereas IV treatments could take up to several days. Image for illustration purposes
The length of a chemotherapy session depends on the type of chemotherapy. For example, ingesting oral medications may take a few seconds, whereas IV treatments could take up to several days. Image for illustration purposes

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The length of a chemotherapy session depends on the type of chemotherapy. For example, ingesting oral medications may take a few seconds, whereas IV treatments could take up to several days.

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that involves administering medications to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. 

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Medical professionals typically administer chemotherapy medications in cycles. The duration of each cycle depends on several factors, such as the types of chemotherapy drugs used, the type of cancer a person has, and its response to the medication.

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