Treatment Approaches
Combination Therapy
Also known as: Multi-drug therapy, Combination treatment
Definition
The use of two or more therapeutic agents together to treat cancer, often yielding better results than single-agent therapy.
Detailed Explanation
Combination therapy can involve different chemotherapy drugs, chemotherapy plus immunotherapy, or immunotherapy plus targeted therapy. The approach aims to attack cancer through multiple mechanisms, potentially improving response rates and overcoming resistance. However, it may also increase side effects.