main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary chemoprevention Synonyms: chemoprophylaxis Definition: (KEE-mo-pre-VEN-shun) Different than chemotherapy, chemoprevention is the use of drugs, vitamins, or other agents to try to reduce the risk of, or delay the development or recurrence of, cancer. See agent studies. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.