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treatment & Side Eff

TermDefinition
Radical Surgery Surgery which removes entire cancer and surrounding tissues
Radical Surgery Aims To completely cure cancer by removing cells
Neoadjuvant Surgery Treatments of Chemo and radiation given before surgery
Neoadjuvant Surgery Aims To shrink tumour making it easier to remove
Adjuvant Surgery Treatments given after main treatment
Adjuvant Surgery Aims To remove any remaining cancer cells
Pallative Care Specialist medical care for cancer which can’t be cured. Provided at any cancer stage
Pallative care Aims Relieves symptoms and improves QOL using medications, multidisciplinary team.
Chemotherapy Use strong chemicals which targets rapidly dividing cells.
Chemotherapy Aims Damages DNA/ Cell Division causing cancer cells to die.
Radiotherapy High radiation used to destroy cancer cells dividing.
Radiotherapy Aims Shrinks tumour and kills cancer cells. Can be curative or pallative
Biological therapy Treatments targeting specific molecules in cancer cells.
Biological therapy aims Helps Immune system attack cancer
Hormone therapy Treatments which reduces/ blocks hormones
Hormone Therapy Aims Slows cancer spread long term.
Steroids Medicines used alongside cancer treatment
Steroid aims Reduce inflammation/ Swelling and helps control nausea
Rehabiliitation Supportive care after treatment
Rehabilitation Aims Recover strength and mobility and return to ADL
Radical Surgery side effects loss of function, scaring, nerve damage, lymphedema, bleeding, pain
Neoadjuvant Surgery side effects Nerve damage, organ damage, nausea, hair loss, fatigue
Adjuvant Surgery side effects Bone loss, hormonal changes, tiredness, loss of appetite, fatigue
Pallative Surgery side effects reduced mobility, cognitive changes, nausea, dry mouth.
Chemotherapy side effects bone, muscle loss, cognitive issues, mouth ulcers, hair loss.
Radiotherapy side effects fatigue, hair loss, tissue scarring, organ damage, lymphedema.
Biological therapy side effects Skin rashes, fatigue, autoimmune reactions, HBP
Steroids side effects Increased appetite, mood swings, insomnia, fluid retention, bone loss.
Rehab Side effects temporary soreness, fatigue, emotional challenges
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