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Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Source: Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Institute.

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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or stopping them from dividing. Learn about what to expect when receiving chemotherapy at Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer.

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