Definition
Treatments used for the treatment of cancer other than surgery, radiotherapy or systemic therapy.
Comments
Guide for use:
Examples include:
- Treatment unique to haematopoietic diseases, for example, phlebotomy, transfusions or aspirin.
- Any experimental or newly developed treatment that cannot be appropriately assigned to other specific treatment data items.
- Cancer treatments administered by non-medical personnel. For instance, unconventional methods whether administered as single therapy or in combination with conventional therapies.
References
American College of Surgeons 2002. Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), 2009 revision, Commission on Cancer
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