Chemotherapy

usgb/ˌkiːməʊˈθerəpi/
noun

A type of cancer treatment using medicine to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.

After the surgery, the patient underwent chemotherapy to eradicate remaining cancer cells.
Visual representation of "chemotherapy" - A type of cancer treatment using medicine to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.

Often appears as...

  • undergo chemotherapy
  • chemotherapy treatment

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Treatment Process

Chemotherapy often involves multiple sessions and can cause side effects.

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Her chemotherapy schedule includes several rounds over six months.
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Associated Conditions

Chemotherapy is not a cure but a treatment associated with managing cancer.

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The doctor explained that chemotherapy could help manage the tumor growth.
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Emotional Weight

The term may evoke emotions of fear or hope in those affected by cancer.

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Her family felt a mix of fear and relief when chemotherapy started.
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