Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Induction Chemotherapy

Initial drug treatment designed to bring about REMISSION INDUCTION. It is typically a short-term and high-dose drug treatment that is followed by CONSOLIDATION CHEMOTHERAPY and then MAINTENANCE CHEMOTHERAPY.

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Abstract

Initial drug treatment designed to bring about REMISSION INDUCTION. It is typically a short-term and high-dose drug treatment that is followed by CONSOLIDATION CHEMOTHERAPY and then MAINTENANCE CHEMOTHERAPY.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chemotherapies, Induction
  • Chemotherapy, Induction
  • Induction Chemotherapies

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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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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Remission Induction (1986-2011)

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  1. E02w.319w.499w
  2. E02w.860.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Induction Chemotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060828. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060828
  2. Induction Chemotherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_chemotherapy
  3. Induction Chemotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16888295