induction chemotherapy


in·duc·tion che·mo·ther·a·py

use of chemotherapy as initial treatment before surgery or radiotherapy of a malignancy.

induction chemotherapy

The use of chemotherapy as a primary treatment for patients presenting with advanced cancer for which there is no alternative treatment.

induction chemotherapy

Oncology The use of chemotherapy as a primary treatment for Pts presenting with advanced CA for which no alternative treatment exists. See Salvage treatment.

in·duc·tion che·mo·ther·a·py

(ICT) (in-dŭkshŭn kēmō-thāră-pē) Use of chemotherapy as initial treatment before surgery or radiotherapy of a malignancy.