Get Of 2 Treatment Calendar

You usually have chemotherapy once every 3 weeks. You usually have the chemotherapy drugs on day 1 followed by a rest period to allow you to recover from side effects. Each 3 week period is called a cycle of treatment. You normally have about 6 cycles in all, but you may have more.

Cycles of treatment A cycle is the time between one round of treatment until the start of the next. During a course of chemotherapy, you usually have around 4 to 8 cycles of treatment. After each round of treatment you have a break. This allows your body to recover.

Most chemotherapy treatments are given in repeating cycles. The length of a cycle depends on the drug(s) you receive. Most cycles range from 2 to 6 weeks.

Your course of chemotherapy You usually have a course of several cycles of treatment over a few months. Each cycle of TC takes 21 days (3 weeks). On the first day of each cycle, you will have and . You will then have no chemotherapy for the next 20 days.

Because of chemotherapy's considerable side effects, it may not be safe for individuals who have underlying conditions. If your oncologist worries that your body is not strong enough to withstand chemotherapy, they will likely recommend other treatment options.

Some patients choose to take a "holiday" from treatment, a few weeks or months off therapy. This may make a difference in how the patient feels and allow him/her to restart therapy later. If you are feeling that you have had enough, talk with your healthcare team about your options.

— Chemotherapy is not given every day, but instead is given in cycles. A cycle of chemotherapy (which is typically 14 or 21 days) refers to the time it takes to give the treatment and then allow the body to recover from the side effects of the medicines.