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Chemotherapy Cycle

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A scheduled period during which a patient receives a course of chemotherapy drugs, followed by a rest period that allows the body to recover before the next round of treatment. The length and frequency of cycles vary depending on the cancer type, the drugs used, and the patient's response to treatment.

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