Which statement regarding "dose dense" chemotherapy is true?
a. It requires large volumes of intravenous fluids because it is very thick.
b. It can be given only to patients whose cancers have a specific target.
c. The dosage is based on the type of cancer and not on patient size.
d. The side effects are more severe and harder to control.
ANS: D
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