cancer therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation
Cancer therapy encompasses treatments aimed at eliminating or controlling cancerous cells in the body.
The term covers a range of approaches—surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, hormone therapy—often used in combination.
She's responding well to cancer therapy.
The phrase emphasizes treatment of the disease itself rather than symptom management or palliative care.
Toxic to cells
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- alkylatingAttaching carbon groups
- platinum-basedIncorporating element 78
- drug resistanceReduced medication responsiveness
cell cycle · nausea · hair loss · neutropenia · methotrexate · 5-fluorouracil · cycles · port
Treatment based on individual characteristics
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- HER2Growth receptor oncogene
- gene mutationChange in DNA sequence
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
Immune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- interferonImmune response protein
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
Controlled health research experiments
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- randomizedArranged by chance
- placebo-controlledTested against inactive substance
informed consent · endpoints · efficacy · FDA approval · investigational · experimental · cohort · response rate
Easing of discomfort
- comfort careSymptom relief, not cure
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
- supportive careMedical comfort without cure
end-of-life · advance directives · pain medication · antiemetics · cachexia · dyspnea · spiritual care
Temporary disease absence
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
Surgical breast removal
- lumpectomyExcision of abnormal growth
- debulkingPartial tumor excision
- marginsEdges of a page
- excisionCutting out of tissue
biopsy · pathology · sentinel node · reconstruction · laparoscopic · robotic surgery · colectomy · prostatectomy
Anti-estrogen cancer medication
- aromatase inhibitorsEnzyme-blocking hormonal medications
- hormone receptorProtein binding chemical messengers
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- antiandrogenMale hormone inhibitor
Localized implanted radiation oncology
- radiosurgeryTargeted radiation destroying tumors
- gamma knifeFocused-beam brain treatment device
- linear acceleratorStraight-path particle accelerator
- dosimetryRadiation absorption measurement
fractionation · ionizing · simulation · treatment planning · gray · boost · field · shielding
cytotoxic
Toxic to cells
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- alkylatingAttaching carbon groups
- platinum-basedIncorporating element 78
drug resistance · cell cycle · nausea · hair loss · neutropenia · methotrexate · 5-fluorouracil · cycles · port
precision medicine
Treatment based on individual characteristics
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- HER2Growth receptor oncogene
- gene mutationChange in DNA sequence
interleukin
Immune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- interferonImmune response protein
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
clinical trials
Controlled health research experiments
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- randomizedArranged by chance
placebo-controlled · informed consent · endpoints · efficacy · FDA approval · investigational · experimental · cohort · response rate
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- comfort careSymptom relief, not cure
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
supportive care · end-of-life · advance directives · pain medication · antiemetics · cachexia · dyspnea · spiritual care
remission
Temporary disease absence
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
recovery · follow-up · surveillance · long-term effects · hope
mastectomy
Surgical breast removal
- lumpectomyExcision of abnormal growth
- debulkingPartial tumor excision
- marginsEdges of a page
excision · biopsy · pathology · sentinel node · reconstruction · laparoscopic · robotic surgery · colectomy · prostatectomy · nephrectomy
tamoxifen
Anti-estrogen cancer medication
- aromatase inhibitorsEnzyme-blocking hormonal medications
- hormone receptorProtein binding chemical messengers
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
brachytherapy
Localized implanted radiation oncology
- radiosurgeryTargeted radiation destroying tumors
- gamma knifeFocused-beam brain treatment device
- linear acceleratorStraight-path particle accelerator
dosimetry · fractionation · ionizing · simulation · treatment planning · gray · boost · field · shielding
- Gene EditingCRISPR, Cas9, CRISPR-Cas9, gene editing, double-strand break
- medical cannabiscannabis, marijuana, medical marijuana, CBD, THC
cancer therapycancer prevention
Reducing malignancy risk
cancer screening · early detection · risk reduction · chemoprevention · preventive care
cancer therapypalliative care
Relief-focused medicine for illness
hospice care · watchful waiting · comfort care · end-of-life care · non-intervention
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