What is Chemotherapy? A Basic Definition

chemotherapy \chemotherapy\ n.
   the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or
   mental illness); -- also used especially in reference to the
   use of chemicals to treat cancer.
   [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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Fri Jul 18

• Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system. It can occur in both, adults and children. Lymph nodes gets enlarged for many reasons. A few simple tests conducted by your docto

Wed Jul 16

• New Potential Target Identified in Chemo-Resistan t Ovarian Cancer: TG2 Identified as Potential Target in Chemo-Resistan t Ovarian Cancer
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Sat Jul 12

• Chemotherapy Drugs - List of Cancer Chemo Therapy Drugs
• Quiz on Trichomoniasis Chemotherapy: A simple quiz to check your basic knowledge on trichomoniasis treatment
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Wed Jul 9

• SpringerLink - Journal Article: Glad that this isn't what E. had! Intestinal aspergillosis.
• Oral glutamine to prevent chemotherapy induced stomatitis : a pilot study

Sun Jul 6

• Cancer Decisions - Free Newsletter - July 6, 2008: Questioning antioxidant study

Fri Jul 4

• Symptoms Of Cancer Hair Loss Hair Loss Due To Medication Preventing Hair Loss Nutrition To Prevent Hair Loss Reasons For Hair Loss In Dogs: Symptoms Of Cancer Hair Loss Hair Loss Due To Medication Preventing Hair Loss Nutrition To Prevent Hair Loss Reasons For Hair Loss In Dogs

Thu Jul 3

• JAMA -- The Role of Chemotherapy at the End of Life: "When Is Enough, Enough?": June 11, 2008, Harrington and Smith 299 (22): 2667

Wed Jul 2

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Sun Jun 29

• Chemotherapy | Chemotherapy Side Effects | Radiation Therapy
• Chemotherapy and Allergic Reactions - Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Fri Jun 27

• Medic Alert Devices: Medical ID: Medic Alert Devices: Medical ID
• Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects Information - Chemo Care

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