AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for using drugs to treat cancer?
A
Surgery
B
Radiation
C
Chemotherapy
D
Hormonal treatments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Chemotherapy may be given by mouth, injection, or infusion, or on the skin, depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Corticosteroids, often simply called steroids, are natural hormones and hormone-like drugs that are useful in the treatment of many types of cancer, as well as other illnesses. When these drugs are used as part of cancer treatment, they are considered chemotherapy drugs. Examples of corticosteroids include: Prednisone.

Detailed explanation-4: -In oncology, drug therapy for cancer. Also called “chemo” for short. Most cancer chemotherapeutic drugs are given IV (into a vein) or IM (into muscle). Some anticancer agents are taken orally (by mouth).

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