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topical chemotherapy

(TOP-ih-kul KEE-moe-THER-uh-pee)

Treatment with anticancer drugs contained in a lotion, cream, ointment or special bandage. These are applied to the skin.

Read more about chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

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