induction therapy

Definition / meaning of induction therapy

Initial treatment used to reduce a cancer. Induction therapy is followed by other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy to get rid of cancer that remains. Also called first-line therapy, primary therapy, and primary treatment.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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