course of chemotherapy

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course
noun
uk
/kɔːs/us
/kɔːrs/
a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam ...
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chemotherapy
noun[U]
uk
/ˌkiː.məʊˈθer.ə.pi/us
/ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/
the treatment of diseases ...
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(Definition ofcourseandchemotherapyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The oncologist offered her an additionalcourseofchemotherapybut indicated he was not optimistic that it would lead to a prolonged recovery.
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Throughout thecourseofchemotherapy, tumour response is monitored by physical examination after each cycle.
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Once acourseofchemotherapyhas started, a patient is supported by a network of health professionals.
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Acute toxicity was evaluated with blood counts, renal and liver function assessments performed prior to eachcourseofchemotherapyor as clinically indicated.
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The way in which to treat testicular cancer has, until now, been to remove the infected area, or to undergo acourseofchemotherapy.
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You have to do the completecourseofchemotherapy.
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He had to wait six weeks for radiotherapy that his consultant really wanted him to have immediately after an intensecourseofchemotherapy.
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This year my wife has had two operations for cancer, and she is currently embarking on her secondcourseofchemotherapy.
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However, he underwent an intensivecourseofchemotherapyduring season 2 and into season 3, which sent his cancer into remission.
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He underwent acourseofchemotherapyfor the illness and made a full recovery.
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The date was planned six weeks after his lastcourseofchemotherapy.
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He was undergoing acourseofchemotherapyat the time.
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She then began a 20-weekcourseofchemotherapyand radiation therapy.
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Only after his condition deteriorated dramatically did he agree to anothercourseofchemotherapy.
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Despite the surgery, the cancer progressed and acourseofchemotherapywas not effective.
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He underwent acourseofchemotherapyand was hopeful of a recovery.
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For those undergoing courses of chemotherapy, treatments usually occur weekly, with a 1- or 2-day recovery period required for each weekly treatment.
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The patient had been diagnosed with pancreas cancer 18 months previously and had received three courses of chemotherapy without success.
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