Cancer Chemotherapy: Basic Science to the ClinicAbout This Hardback Cancer is a collection of related diseases where some cells start to divide rapidly and spread to other parts of the body. The treatment of cancer with one or more anti cancer drugs is called chemotherapy. It is part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. It may be given with the intent to cure cancer, or with the aim to prolong life or reduce symptoms. Traditional chemotherapeutic agents act by killing these cells. The dosage as