Chemotherapy & Targeted Molecular Medical Treatmen There are many different types of chemotherapy, and targeted molecu developing and reproducing, which prevents them from growing and s Chemotherapy can be given as a standalone therapy, as a single chem also be used to increase tumour cell sensitivity to radiation therapies o In Neuroendocrine Cancer combination chemotherapy is usually given • Streptozocin and Etoposide • Carboplatin or Cisplatin and Etoposide • Capecitabine and Temozolamide (CapTem) Your oncologist (cancer specialist) or nurse specialist will be able to gi drug(s) that will be used in your care – this information will also include that may need urgent medical review. Macmillan also offer free to download infosheets on many of chemoth the Macmillan website HERE You will also be given contact details for the chemotherapy unit and an should you need it. N.B. Most NHS hospitals also have an Acute Onco Administration of chemotherapy: Chemotherapy, for Neuroendocrine Cancer, can be given orally (in ta to reduce tumour size: • Intravenous chemotherapy is usually done in hospital and involves c hand, arm or chest • Oral chemotherapy usually involves taking a course of medicine at h
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