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Chemotherapy

Definition

(medical) A type of cancer treatment that uses chemicals to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing and dividing. Often used in combination with surgery or radiation therapy to treat various types of cancer.

Example Sentences

1The doctor recommended a course of chemotherapy to reduce the size of the tumour before surgery.
2Is chemotherapy always effective in treating breast cancer, or are there cases where it is not recommended?
3The patient underwent six months of chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free after a year of follow-up treatment.
4Researchers are working to develop new chemotherapy drugs that target specific cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
5The hospital offers a range of support services for patients undergoing chemotherapy, including counselling and nutritional advice.

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