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Chemotherapy

Source: Childhood Ependymoma, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: November 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Types of treatment for childhood ependymoma

Chemotherapy (also called chemo) uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy either kills the cancer cells or stops them from dividing. Chemotherapy may be given alone or with other types of treatment, such as radiation therapy.

For ependymoma, chemotherapy is injected into a vein. When given this way, the drugs enter the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. Chemotherapy that may be used alone or in combination includes:

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