1. The first course or cycle of chemotherapy treatment administered to a patient with cancer, typically used to shrink tumors or eliminate cancer cells before surgery or radiation therapy
The patient began initial chemotherapy to reduce the size of the tumor before the scheduled surgery.
O paciente iniciou a quimioterapia inicial para reduzir o tamanho do tumor antes da cirurgia programada.
2. The opening phase of chemotherapy in a treatment protocol, often designed to assess treatment response and tolerance
Initial chemotherapy is crucial for determining how well the cancer will respond to the selected drug regimen.
A quimioterapia inicial é crucial para determinar como o câncer responderá ao regime de drogas selecionado.