Description

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells or stop their growth. It can be administered intravenously or orally and is often used in combination with other treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to chemotherapy using terms like 'quimio' in colloquial contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and use 'quimioterapia' in clinical settings to ensure clarity and professionalism.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor recommended chemotherapy as the next step in the treatment plan.

ES: El médico recomendó quimioterapia como el siguiente paso en el plan de tratamiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'quimioterapia' with 'radioterapia'; mispronouncing 'quimioterapia' as 'quimioterapia'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.