Cancer Treatments - Lecture Review

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to cancer treatments.

Chemotherapy

The use of cytotoxic drugs that target actively dividing cells in the treatment of cancer.

Personalised Cancer Medicine

A treatment approach that tailors therapy based on individual genetic profile and characteristics of the cancer.

Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy administered after surgery to eliminate residual cancer cells and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy given before surgery to shrink tumors and increase the chances of a successful surgical outcome.

Radiotherapy

A cancer treatment that uses localized ionizing radiation to damage DNA in cancer cells, leading to cell death.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Antibodies produced to bind to specific antigens on cancer cells, helping the immune system to identify and destroy them.

Hormonal Therapy

Treatment that targets hormone-responsive cancers by either blocking hormone receptors or altering hormone levels.

Targeted Therapy

A treatment that inhibits specific molecules involved in tumor growth and progression, often focusing on receptors on cancer cells.

Immunotherapy

A treatment that stimulates the immune system to recognize and combat cancer cells more effectively.

Surgery

A treatment method for cancer that involves the physical removal of tumors or cancerous tissue.