Chemotherapy

Michael Douglas has 80 percent chance of beating cancer

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The actor, who was diagnosed with throat cancer just three weeks ago, has begun radiation and chemotherapy and says his chances are better than good, putting them at 80%.

Michael Douglas to have chemotherapy

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Doctors discovered a tumor in the actor’s throat, which requires immediate treatment

Jennifer Saunders wins battle with breast cancer

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The ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ actress has been fighting the illness since October last year, and is reportedly in remission

Michael C. Hall defeats cancer

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The ‘Dexter’ actor has reportedly made a complete recovery from his battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his wife says

Immune cells help choose best cancer treatment

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Study reveals that immune cells of the patient may help identify the treatment best suited for treating cancer.

Senator Lautenberg diagnosed with stomach cancer

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The 86-year-old New Jersey Senator has been diagnosed with what doctors call a curable form of cancer, and is set to begin chemotherapy soon.

Survivor’s Jennifer Lyon dies after long battle with breast cancer

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The 37-year-old ‘Survivor: Palau’ star passed away after a four-year-battle with breast cancer.

Maggie Smith and her brave fight against breast cancer

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The ill British actress vows to finish filming the final installments of ‘Harry Potter’ despite battling breast cancer.

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Chemotherapy is one of the most common methods to treat different types of cancer. Read on to learn how chemotherapy actually works, and what some of the side effects are.

Patrick Swayze loses his battle with pancreatic cancer

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Patrick Swayze, the hunk from ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Point Break’, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Despite aggressive initial treatment – including surgery and chemotherapy – the actor lost his battle on September 14, 2009.