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Chemotherapy
Source: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: June 6, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview for LCH / Nine types of standard treatment are used to treat LCH.
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Chemotherapy that is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle enters the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). Chemotherapy may also be applied to the skin in a cream or lotion (topical chemotherapy).
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Chemotherapy may be given by injection, by mouth, or applied to the skin to treat LCH.
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