Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Adjuvant Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy given to augment some other form of treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy. Adjuvant radiotherapy is commonly used in the therapy of cancer and can be administered before or after the primary treatment.

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Abstract

Radiotherapy given to augment some other form of treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy. Adjuvant radiotherapy is commonly used in the therapy of cancer and can be administered before or after the primary treatment.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Adjuvant Radiotherapies
  • Radiotherapies, Adjuvant

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

almost never IM; coord with dis /radiother (IM) + specific radiother (IM) + specific surg or chemother to which this is adjuvant (IM)

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Combined Modality Therapy (1985-1994)
  • specific neoplasms/radiotherapy (1966-1994)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.186.775
  2. E02w.815w.600

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NLM Classification

QZ 270

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Adjuvant Radiotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018714. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018714
  2. Adjuvant Radiotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66764561