Where the Drugs Are Given Intravenous administration of some drugs requires a stay in the hospital for a few days. Injections are usually given in a hospital or in the doctor's office, although oncology nurses can give the drugs as part of a home care service.
If pills, liquids or capsules have been prescribed, you can take them at home or at work. Even if you are taking the chemotherapy orally, however, you will still have to visit your doctor's office every so often so the tumor's response can be monitored and your blood counts analyzed. Some drug programs require more frequent office visits because the schedule can be fairly complex.
