Synonyms for

Chemotherapy

Verb / ˌki:məʊˈθerʌpi: / Another word for chemotherapy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells.

Synonyms & similar words

chemo chemotherapeutics

Synonyms by register

Formal

antineoplastic therapy cytotoxic therapy chemo

Informal

chemo treatment cancer drugs

Antonyms

prevention wellness health recovery rehabilitation supportive care

Common collocations

  • chemotherapy treatment
  • chemotherapy drugs
  • chemotherapy side effects
  • chemotherapy regimen
  • chemotherapy session
  • chemotherapy protocol
  • chemotherapy effectiveness

Word family

noun chemotherapy
adjective chemotherapeutic

Usage note

Chemotherapy is a specific type of cancer treatment using drugs. It is often used informally as 'chemo'.

Example sentences

  1. My friend had chemotherapy last week.
  2. The doctor recommended chemotherapy as a cancer treatment.
  3. Chemotherapy can cause hair loss.
  4. My grandpa is getting chemotherapy for his cancer.
  5. Chemotherapy is often used in combination with other cancer treatments.

Quotes

  • "Chemotherapy is such a hard experience because it not only attacks the cancer cells but also destroys the healthy cells." - Olivia Newton-John
  • "I'm still here, I still have my hair, and I'm still doing chemotherapy." - Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • "Chemotherapy is an extremely harsh thing to go through." - Christina Applegate

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