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chemoradiotherapy vs radiochemotherapy

Both 'chemoradiotherapy' and 'radiochemotherapy' are correct terms used in the medical field to describe the combined treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 600 views

chemoradiotherapy

This term is correct and commonly used in the medical field to refer to the combined treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

This term is used to describe the simultaneous or sequential use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer.
  • In patients (n=39) with recurrence within 180 days after chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin, the median survival in the topotecan plus cisplatin arm was 4.6 months (95% C. I.:
  • Following chemotherapy, patients should receive chemoradiotherapy.
  • All patients who did not have progressive disease were to receive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) as per protocol (TPF/ CRT).
  • Patients without Prior Cisplatin Chemoradiotherapy

Alternatives:

  • combined modality therapy
  • chemoRT

radiochemotherapy

This term is also correct and commonly used in the medical field to refer to the combined treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

This term is used interchangeably with 'chemoradiotherapy' to describe the simultaneous or sequential use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer treatment.
  • S quamous cell carcinomas of the oropharynx, particularly if linked to HPV infection in non-smoking patients, have a good chance of cure with radio-chemotherapy treatment alone.
  • The main side-effects of radio-chemotherapy treatments in the past were linked to the late effects of radiotherapy (dry mouth resulting in dental problems, difficulty in swallowing, jaw problems, hardening of the neck tissues).

Alternatives:

  • combined modality therapy
  • chemoRT

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