chemotherapist
Prescribes cancer drugs
A chemotherapist is a medical professional who administers chemotherapy—drug treatments designed to kill cancer cells or slow their growth.
The term usually refers to oncologists specializing in this treatment approach, though nurses and pharmacists also work in chemotherapy: The chemotherapist adjusted her dosage after the second round.
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
metastasis · malignant · benign · staging · prognosis · biopsy · pathology · oncogenes
Prescribed course of treatment
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- intravenousInto the vein
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
cycle · administration · adjuvant · maintenance · palliative · curative · drug-delivery · scheduling
Temporary disease absence
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
wellness · restoration · rehabilitation · convalescence · support · care · comfort · nurturing
Toxic to cells
- alkylatingAttaching carbon groups
- antimetabolitesDrugs blocking cellular synthesis
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- platinum-basedIncorporating element 78
Capacity to cause harm
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
neutropenia · anemia · neuropathy · vomiting · antiemetics · management
carcinoma
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
tumor · metastasis · malignant · benign · staging · prognosis · biopsy · pathology · oncogenes · remission
regimen
Prescribed course of treatment
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- intravenousInto the vein
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
dosage · cycle · administration · adjuvant · maintenance · palliative · curative · drug-delivery · scheduling · monitoring
remission
Temporary disease absence
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
resilience · wellness · restoration · rehabilitation · convalescence · support · care · comfort · nurturing · improvement
cytotoxic
Toxic to cells
- alkylatingAttaching carbon groups
- antimetabolitesDrugs blocking cellular synthesis
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
toxicity
Capacity to cause harm
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
fatigue · neutropenia · anemia · neuropathy · vomiting · antiemetics · management
chemotherapistfaith healer
One who cures through prayer
surgeon · radiotherapist · naturopath · homeopath · herbalist
chemotherapistpalliative care specialist
Doctor managing terminal comfort