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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.
Used to document the patient's current treatment plan for locally advanced breast cancer before the primary treatment, such as surgery.
"The patient is currently receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab (TCH) regimen for locally advanced breast cancer (stage IIIA)."
Describe the current treatment regimen and stage of breast cancer within the patient's assessment.
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