English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the chemo isn't working" Mean?
Learn what "the chemo isn't working" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
The chemo isn't working. She's getting worse.
It means the cancer treatment is no longer helping as expected.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reports that chemotherapy is not helping anymore.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a medical context when discussing treatment failure. It is serious and emotionally heavy, not casual.
Better ways to say it
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The chemo isn't working.
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The treatment isn't working.
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Chemotherapy isn't working.
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