Encyclopedia of Cancer

2009 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Cytoprotective Adjuvant

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_1487

Definition

A drug, chemical or therapy used in conjunction with chemotherapy to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of chemotherapeutic drugs or radiation.

 Chemoprotectants

 Chemothrapy of Cancer

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