Chemotherapy aims to kill the cancerous cells and prevent them from spreading. These drugs affect the division rate of myeloma cells. Healthy cells may also be affected by chemotherapy that results in some side effects that can be treated and prevented. These drugs are given to the patients orally and intravenously. Chemotherapy drugs may be given in combination with other drugs to speed up the recovery rate of the disease. Some chemotherapy drugs are Oncovin, Treanda, Cytoxan, and Doxil. Chemotherapy can last for months and given in cycles. These drugs may be given daily, weekly, or once per schedule.
