Induction chemotherapy
Induction Chemotherapy
Induction chemotherapy (pronounced: in-DUK-shun kee-moh-THER-uh-pee), also known as initial chemotherapy or primary chemotherapy, is a type of chemotherapy treatment that is used as the first line of treatment for certain types of cancer.
Etymology
The term "induction" is derived from the Latin word "inducere", which means "to lead in". In this context, it refers to the initial phase of treatment that aims to lead into further treatment. "Chemotherapy" is derived from the Greek words "chemia" (meaning "chemical") and "therapeia" (meaning "treatment").
Definition
Induction chemotherapy is a treatment strategy used in certain types of cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and some solid tumors. It involves the administration of chemotherapy drugs to shrink the cancer before other treatments, such as radiation therapy or surgery, are used. The goal of induction chemotherapy is to reduce the size of the tumor and control the spread of the cancer, making subsequent treatments more effective.
Related Terms
- Adjuvant chemotherapy: This is chemotherapy that is given after the primary treatment (usually surgery) to kill any remaining cancer cells.
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy: This is chemotherapy that is given before the primary treatment to shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove.
- Consolidation chemotherapy: This is chemotherapy that is given after induction chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells and prevent the cancer from returning.
- Maintenance chemotherapy: This is low-dose chemotherapy that is given over a long period of time to help keep the cancer from coming back.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Induction chemotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Induction chemotherapy
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