Your blood, bone marrow and cancer drugs

Cancer drugs have side effects and these can vary from person to person. But there are things that you can do to help you cope.

There are many different types of cancer drugs. Some treat cancer, and others help to relieve symptoms such as sickness and pain. The type of drugs you need for your cancer depends on what type of cancer you have.

Chemotherapy is a standard treatment for some types of cancer. It uses anti cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells.

Biological therapy is a type of drug treatment, it is sometimes called targeted treatment. There are a number of different types. They are a treatment for some, but not all, types of cancer.

Treatments can include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). Find out about treatments and how to cope with side effects.

Search for the cancer type you want to find out about. Each section has detailed information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research and coping with cancer.