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General principles of chemotherapy.

S Radulović1, S Jelić

  • 1Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade.

Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Chemotherapy is a widely used cancer treatment for cure or palliation. Most cancer patients eventually require systemic therapy for recurrent or disseminated disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chemotherapy has emerged as a significant therapeutic modality in cancer care.
  • Its application spans curative and palliative strategies for diverse malignancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of chemotherapy in modern cancer treatment.
  • To highlight the patient population requiring systemic therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of chemotherapy applications.
  • Analysis of cancer treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Chemotherapy is integral to the management of most cancer patients.
  • Two-thirds of patients with cancer are candidates for systemic treatment due to recurrence or dissemination.

Conclusions:

  • Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment.
  • Systemic therapy is crucial for managing advanced or recurrent neoplastic disease.

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