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palliative [′pal·ē·əd·iv] (pharmacology) Having a soothing or relieving quality. A drug that soothes or relieves symptoms of a disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Published studies from Japanese hospitals that use IOERT to treat this disease show that there is increased tumor control and better survival when used with intent to cure in patients with resectable tumors, and, when used palliatively to treat unresectable tumors, patients experience a higher quality of life with more hospital free survival days. In a cancer patient who is not a surgical candidate, a colorectal stent can be used palliatively, to avoid the need for a colostomy and significantly improve the patient's quality of life," Longfield concluded. |
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