Can Chemotherapy Cure Cancer Completely?
                     Can Chemotherapy 
Cure Cancer 
Completely?
By Dr. Amitabh Singh
Best Uro Oncologist | Uro Onco Surgeon | 
Robotic Prostate Cancer in Delhi
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What is 
Chemotherapy?
• Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that 
uses drugs to destroy rapidly dividing 
cancer cells.
• Can be administered intravenously, orally, 
or by injection.
• Often combined with surgery, radiation 
therapy, or targeted therapy for better 
results.
Dr. Amitabh Singh| MS( General Surgery) 
MCh(Urology) MBBS
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Rohini
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How Chemotherapy 
Works
• Targets cells in the growth and division 
phase.
• Stops cancer cells from multiplying.
• Can shrink tumors or slow cancer 
progression.
• Effective for cancers that have spread to 
Dr. Amitabh Singh| MS(m Gueltinpeler paal rStsu orfg teher yb)o dy.
MCh(Urology) MBBS
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Rohini
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Can Chemotherapy 
Cure Cancer 
C• Yoesm, sopmelteimtees: lCyer?tain cancers respond 
very well (e.g., testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s 
lymphoma, some leukemias).
• Limitations:
• Some cancers develop drug resistance.
• Not all cancer cells may be destroyed, 
leading to recurrence.
• Goal of chemotherapy: Cure, control, or 
palliation depending on individual cases.
Dr. Amitabh Singh| MS( General Surgery) 
MCh(Urology) MBBS
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Rohini
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Conclusion & 
Takeaways
• Chemotherapy can cure some cancers 
completely, but results vary.
• Often used in combination with other 
treatments for better outcomes.
• Early diagnosis and proper treatment 
planning increase the chances of complete 
cure.
Dr. Amitabh Singh| MS( General Surgery) 
MCh(Urology) MBBS
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Rohini
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Thank you
Dr. Amitabh Singh| MS( General Surgery) 
MCh(Urology) MBBS
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Rohini
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