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Chemotherapy
Alternate Names : Cancer Chemotherapy, Cancer Drug Therapy, Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
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Immune System Structures
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The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of innate immunity. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat or any other cause.
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Review Date : 4/25/2003
Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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