Quimiorradioterapia

Quimiorradioterapia refers to a combined treatment approach in medicine that utilizes both chemotherapy and radiation therapy concurrently. This strategy is often employed in the management of various types of cancer. The rationale behind combining these two modalities is that they can work synergistically, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of treatment compared to either therapy used alone. Chemotherapy, a systemic treatment involving drugs, can target cancer cells throughout the body. Radiation therapy, a localized treatment, uses high-energy rays to damage or destroy cancer cells in a specific area. By administering them together, chemotherapy may make cancer cells more vulnerable to the effects of radiation, and radiation may help contain the cancer locally while chemotherapy addresses potential microscopic spread. This combined therapy is typically administered over a specific period, with careful scheduling of chemotherapy cycles and radiation sessions. The precise regimen, including the types of drugs and the radiation dose and fractionation, is tailored to the individual patient, the type and stage of cancer, and their overall health status. Side effects can occur and are often related to both chemotherapy and radiation, though the specific profile varies depending on the agents and doses used. The goal is to maximize the anti-cancer effect while managing treatment-related toxicities.