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Extensive research by the pharmaceutical industry and government sponsored labs has led to the development of many drugs used to treat cancer and to manage symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. The drugs are organized alphabetically by the categories listed below.  Anemia Anti-Fungal Anti-Microbial Anti-Nausea (antiemetics) Appetite Stimulant Chemotherapy Agents Anti-Diarrheal Hormonal Therapy Immunotherapy Organ Protectant (cyto-protectants) Pain Transplant Common abbreviations in combination chemotherapy regimens - This link takes you off cancerpage.com to chemocare.com. The website lists all the common abbrevations. When you click on an abbreviation, the component drugs are shown with links to details about each drug. The National Cancer Institute's online booklet called Chemotherapy Guide for Self-Help covers such topics as Understanding Chemotherapy, Coping with Side Effects, Eating Well During Chemotherapy, Complementary Therapies, and Glossary. The booklet may also be ordered in printed form.