Metronomic Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is used conventionally in the highest dose possible to quickly kill the maximum possible amount of cancer cells. In situations where the cancer is metastatic already, this may be a short sighted approach. The effect on vitality and the immune system is debilitating and cancer ultimately becomes resistant to treatments. With low-dose chemotherapy, we manage cancer like a chronic illness. Lower doses of chemotherapy are given at regular intervals, keeping toxicity low but pressure on the cancer high. Studies are finding that especially in stage 4 disease, metronomic chemotherapy has the potential to maximize survival, quality of life and minimize toxicity.