Oncology

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What is carcinoma?

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Carcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from epithelial tissue, which lines the surfaces of organs and structures throughout the body.

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What is leukaemia?

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Leukaemia is a type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow and results in the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

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What is adjuvant therapy?

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Adjuvant therapy is additional treatment given after the primary treatment to lower the risk of the cancer returning.

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What is neo-adjuvant therapy?

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Neo-adjuvant therapy is treatment given before the primary treatment, often to shrink a tumor before surgery.

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What does ECOG status measure?

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ECOG status measures a patient's level of functioning and ability to care for themselves, often used to assess their performance status.

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What is the ECOG status for a patient who is capable of limited self-care and spends more than 50% of their time confined to a bed or chair?

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The ECOG status for such a patient is 3.

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What is the goal of adjuvant treatment?

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The goals of adjuvant treatment include reducing the risk of recurrence and addressing microscopic disease, but not necessarily curative intent.

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What is palliative chemotherapy?

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Palliative chemotherapy is treatment aimed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life rather than curing the disease.

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What is the difference between adjuvant and neo-adjuvant chemotherapy?

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Adjuvant chemotherapy is given after the primary treatment, while neo-adjuvant chemotherapy is given before the primary treatment.

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What is the significance of tumor size in cancer treatment planning?

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Tumor size can influence treatment decisions, including the choice of chemotherapy, surgery, and the timing of interventions.