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Chemotherapy
Source: Cervical Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 3, 2025 · 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.
Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cervical cancer include:
cisplatin
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carboplatin
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gemcitabine
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ifosfamide
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irinotecan
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paclitaxel
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topotecan
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vinorelbine
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Combinations of these drugs may be used. Other chemotherapy drugs not listed here may also be used.
Learn more about how chemotherapy works against cancer, how it is given, common side effects, and more in Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer.
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