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Cancer dictionary

biological therapy (Also called immunotherapy, biotherapy, or biological response modifier therapy.)

a therapy that uses the body's immune system, either directly or indirectly, to fight cancer or to lessen side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments (i.e., Interferon).

 

 

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VCU Massey Cancer Center
401 College Street, P.O. Box 980037
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0037
Phone: (804) 828-0450  Fax: (804) 828-8453
Last updated: 12/7/2005

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