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Oncology
Assessment

Patient receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer

Meaning

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy refers to the administration of chemotherapy before surgery or other primary treatment for locally advanced breast cancer, aiming to shrink the tumor and improve the chances of successful surgery or other local therapies.

Clinical Context

Used to document the patient's current treatment plan for locally advanced breast cancer before the primary treatment, such as surgery.

Example Usage

"The patient is currently receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab (TCH) regimen for locally advanced breast cancer (stage IIIA)."

Usage Context

Describe the current treatment regimen and stage of breast cancer within the patient's assessment.

Related Phrases
Neoadjuvant therapy
Locally advanced breast cancer
Breast cancer staging
Chemotherapy regimen
Surgical planning
Related ICD-10 Code
C50.9

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