Pronunciation:
kee mo THER a pee • (noun)
Also Known As:
anti-cancer drugs
Examples:
Cisplatin, Taxol, 5-FU cream
Common Misspellings:
keemotherapy
Related Resources:
Protecting
Yourself During Chemotherapy The
Danger Signs of Neutropenia
Definition:
Treatment with drugs to kill cancer cells. Most of these potent agents are also
destructive to other cells, particularly fast-growing ones, such as hair follicles,
bone marrow, and the lining of the digestive tract. Most are administered intravenously
(by IV).
Related Terms
• adjuvant therapy
• neoadjuvant therapy
• alopecia
• neutropenia
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