Chemotherapy

What does "Chemotherapy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment used to fight diseases, most commonly cancer. It involves using special drugs to kill or slow down the growth of disease-causing cells. These drugs can be given through a vein, taken by mouth, or applied to the skin. The goal of chemotherapy is to destroy harmful cells while causing as little harm as possible to healthy cells.

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