Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 10PQ
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To determine: The treatment method that uses drugs for killing cancerous cells.
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Cancer is a disease diagnosed by the characterization of uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells being spread widely. If the growth of these cells is not stopped, it may lead to death of the individual.
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