Chemotherapy
How Chemotherapy Works
There are many different chemotherapy regimens available.
Sometimes chemotherapy medication is a capsule or pill you can take at home; often it involves visits to an infusion center over many weeks (a “cycle”) when medication is administered through an IV. You might get a catheter, port or pump that makes receiving chemotherapy more convenient and efficient.
You will get prescribed a unique medication combination based on what your care team thinks is most effective. Your care team will make a recommendation based on your cancer type, progression and your overall health. You may get chemotherapy alone or it may be in addition to surgery or radiation therapy.
Why Choose UM Upper Chesapeake Health for Chemotherapy
When you get chemotherapy at UM Upper Chesapeake Health, you’re supported by a team of oncologists, specialists and nurses. Together they monitor your progress, adjust your treatment as needed and get you help managing any side effects or new issues that arise.
Treatments are administered by nurses who are experts in oncology infusion. We have two locations convenient to hose in and near Harford County: the Kaufman Cancer Center in Bel Air and UM Upper Chesapeake Hematology & Oncology in Aberdeen.
A nurse navigator will guide you through your chemotherapy treatment, from scheduling appointments to coordinating with specialists and connecting you with cancer support services. Our Cancer LifeNet support program gives you access to nutritionists, social workers and support groups at UM Upper Chesapeake Health.
We know that chemotherapy can be taxing, physically and mentally. We're focused on keeping you as comfortable and healthy as possible, while delivering effective treatment for your cancer.
Contact Us
To learn more about getting chemotherapy treatment at UM Upper Chesapeake, call 410-643-3350.
