In the German language the word Schmuck means jewelry, adornment. The etymology of the pejorative meaning is a matter of some disagreement. The lexicographer Michael Wex, author of How to Be a Mentsh (And Not a Shmuck), writes that the Yiddish term and the German term are completely unrelated.
A fundamental philosophy of medical oncology, including combination chemotherapy, is that different drugs work through different mechanisms, and that the results of using multiple drugs will be synergistic to some extent.
Chemotherapy for bladder cancer. Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of drugs to treat cancer. Chemotherapy is given in different ways. When the drug is put directly into the area to be treated, it is called local chemotherapy. Intravesical therapy, where the drug is put inside the bladder, is a form of local chemo.ide effects of chemo depend on the drugs used, the amount taken, and the length of treatment. When chemo and radiation are given at the same time, side effects tend to be worse. Common side effects seen with chemo include: 1  Nausea and vomiting. 2  Loss of appetite. 3  Hair loss. 4  Mouth sores. 5  Diarrhea or constipation.