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systemic therapy

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(sis-TEM-ik THER-a-pee)

Treatment that affects the whole body (your whole system).

For example, in breast cancer treatment, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy are systemic treatments.

Audio contributed by: Whoopi Goldberg

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