The body of a living organism is made up of cells. A cell’s life cycle involves dividing to generate new cells that replace the older ones which eventually die. The rate at which regeneration occurs and the lifespan of a given cell depends on its location and function in the body. For instance, epithelial cells…
Tag: Chemotherapy
What is Chemotherapy?
In a strict sense, ‘chemotherapy’ refers to the use of chemical drugs to treat any given illness. However, it is most commonly and almost solely used with reference to the use of drugs in the treatment of cancer, which is what this article focuses on. Contrary to surgery and radiation therapy, both of which target…
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