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 Dec 9, 2006 - 9:19 AM
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yesterday i was told by a really good friend that he has cancer. he lost his hair and nails cos of chemotherapy. i really want to support him but to do so i need to understand what is really cancer and what is chemotherapy.
i searched the internet but everything is too complicated english for me. can someone do me the favour and simplified any info about this here? thank u --------------------       |
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Dec 9, 2006 - 11:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 6, '06 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It's radiation treatment. In order to kill the cancer cells, the radiation also kills healthy cells which is why you see a loss in hair / nails. Chemo is used when it is too dangerous or when the cancer is to aggressive to be removed via surgery.
Hope that helps Wyatt |
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