Consolidation therapy

Consolidation therapy or postremission therapy is a phase of treatment that comes after remission induction therapy. The goal of consolidation therapy is to kill any cancer cells that may be left in the body and to prevent the cancer from coming back.

Consolidation therapy is used in the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and other types of cancer. It may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, or other types of treatment.

Types of Consolidation Therapy

There are several types of consolidation therapy, including:

• Chemotherapy: This is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be given in many ways, including as a pill, as an injection, or via a catheter. The drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body.

• Radiation Therapy: This is the use of high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing.

• Stem Cell Transplant: A procedure that replaces the patient's diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. The healthy bone marrow may come from the patient (autologous transplant) or from a donor (allogeneic transplant).

Side Effects

Like all cancer treatments, consolidation therapy can cause side effects. These can vary widely depending on the type of therapy used and the individual patient's health. Common side effects can include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and increased risk of infection.

See Also

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Stem Cell Transplant
• Leukemia
• Lymphoma

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