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Palliative therapy
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Definition
A treatment given to relieve the symptoms and reduce the suffering caused by cancer and other life-threatening, diseases; is considered non-cancer-directed treatment.
Resource
Title: Cancer Registry Management Principles & Practices for Hospitals and Central Registries
Subtitle: Glossary
Edition: 4th
Year: 2021
Subtitle: Glossary
Edition: 4th
Year: 2021
Alternate Names
Palliative treatment
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