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Chemotherapy
Source: Bladder Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: September 12, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Chemotherapy (also called chemo) uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Chemotherapy may be given alone or with other types of treatment. The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
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