Cancer Treatment by Tumour Type

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to cancer treatment.

Neoadjuvant

Treatment given before the main treatment to shrink the tumor.

Adjuvant

Treatment given after the main treatment to decrease the chance of cancer returning.

Dual Modality

The use of two treatments together, enhancing each other's effects.

Hormone Therapy

Treatment that blocks hormones or lowers estrogen levels to slow tumor growth.

Sentinel Node Assessment

A procedure to identify the first lymph node that cancer cells are likely to spread to.

Anthracyclines

A class of chemotherapy drugs that interfere with DNA replication in cancer cells.

Brachytherapy

A type of radiation therapy where radioactive seeds are implanted directly into or near the tumor.

Lymphedema

Swelling due to the lymphatic system's failure to adequately drain lymph fluid.

Targeted Therapy

Treatment that targets specific markers or pathways in cancer cells.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

The inability to get or maintain an erection.

Urinary Incontinence

The inability to control urination.

Immunotherapy

Treatment that boosts the body's natural defenses to fight cancer.

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)

A condition that occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's body.

Chemotherapy

A drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body.

Side Effects

Unintended symptoms or complications caused by medical treatment.