Problems with Chemotherapy of Lymphoma--How to Cope
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Cytotoxic drugs have a lower therapeutic index than most other drugs. As cytotoxic drugs kill dividing cells, the normal tissues adversely affected by these drugs are those which are rapidly dividing: the bone marrow and the gastrointestinal tract. Some agents have other organ specific toxicities. Additionally, some drugs are associated with immediate adverse reactions which are a result of their biochemical nature rather than their action against tumours. Both you and the client must be aware of the potential side effects of the drugs you are using.
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