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Which of the following correctly describes chemotherapy?
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Which of the following correctly describes chemotherapy?

A.

​Use of motivational advice as treatment​

B.

​Use of physical exercise for treatment​

C.

​Use of chemicals for therapeutic purposes ​

D.

Use of treatment for behavioural disorder

Correct option is C

  • Chemotherapy is a violent form of chemical drug therapy meant to demolish continuously growing cells in the body.
  • The use of chemicals for therapeutic effect is known as Chemotherapy.
  • A doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer is known as an oncologist.
  • It is often used in combination with other therapies such as hormone therapy, surgery, radiation, etc.
  • The use of combination therapy depends on the stage and type of cancer the person is having, his/her overall health, previous cancer treatments, location of the cancer cells, and personal treatment preferences.
  • Drugs are used to demolish and reduce cancer cells. cells. Cancer cells usually grow and divide faster than normal cells and chemotherapy have more of an effect on cancer cells.
  • It usually works by controlling the cancer cells from growing, dividing, and making more It is primarily used to lower the total number of cancer cells and the likelihood of cancer spreading, shrink tumour size and reduce current symptoms.
  • It adversely affects the cells in the blood, hair, skin, and lining of the intestinal tract area.

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