Chemotherapy and Treatment Information: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

	Home > Cancer and Treatments Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) is the treatment of cancer with drugs that can destroy cancer cells. These drugs often are called "anticancer" drugs. Most people don't know that cancer chemotherapy includes a variety of drugs that are given in a variety of ways such as: Making an Appointment If you are a patient, you will need a referral from your oncologist. For more information, contact Cancer AnswerLine™ at 800-865-1125 or visit their web page. Referring Physicians: Please call M-Line at 800-962-3555. Intravenous Chemotherapy: Drugs that are given into the bloodstream through an IV. These drugs can be given over minutes or hours called an infusion. Continuous Infusion: Drugs are given slowly and continuously over several days using a pump. Oral Chemotherapy: Drugs that are taken by mouth as pills or liquids. Intracavitary Chemotherapy: Drugs that are placed directly into a body area. Drugs that are placed on the skin as creams. Getting Chemotherapy Treatment at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center Chemotherapy is given in the following areas: the Cancer Center building; level B1 the Med Inn building; fourth floor the Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Infusion Area located in the Mott Children's and Women's Hospital; Floor 7 Canton Health Center; Infusion and Chemotherapy Services	Adjust text size

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