Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a treatment given with the goal of shrinking a tumor before surgery. It involves using powerful drugs to target cancer cells, making the tumor smaller or less extensive. This can improve the chances of successful removal and may allow less extensive surgery. Additionally, it provides important information about how the cancer responds to treatment, which can help guide further therapy. Neoadjuvant chemo is commonly used for cancers such as breast, bladder, and esophageal cancers, and is coordinated carefully by a medical team to optimize patient outcomes.