Cancer selection
Cancer Selection
Cancer selection (pronunciation: /ˈkænsər sɪˈlɛkʃən/) is a term used in the field of oncology to describe the process of identifying and choosing the most appropriate treatment for a specific type of cancer.
Etymology
The term "cancer selection" is derived from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer" and the Latin selectio meaning "choosing" or "selection".
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Oncology: The study of cancer and treatment of cancer.
- Cancer Treatment: The use of surgery, radiation, medications and other therapies to treat cancer.
- Cancer Diagnosis: The process of determining whether cancer is present and if so, what type it is.
- Cancer Staging: The process of determining the extent of cancer in the body.
- Cancer Prognosis: The likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence.
Cancer Selection Process
The cancer selection process involves several steps, including cancer diagnosis, cancer staging, and determining the patient's overall health and preferences. This information is used to select the most appropriate cancer treatment options, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, precision medicine, or a combination of these treatments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer selection
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer selection
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