Prior Immunotherapy

Originally, therapeutic administration of serum or gamma globulin containing preformed antibodies produced by another individual; currently, immunotherapy includes nonspecific systemic stimulation, adjuvants, active specific immunotherapy, and adoptive immunotherapy. New forms of immunotherapy include the use of monoclonal antibodies. This approach has been widely adopted by cancer specialists, often in cases which fail to respond to other treatment. Immunotherapy aims to boost immune system function, as with the administration of interferons and interleukin-2, or to attack cancerous cells directly, as with the injection of monoclonal antibodies. Various immunotherapeutic techniques have also been employed among AIDS patients. In addition, a number of alternative medical practices are claimed to enhance immune function, and various over-the-counter substances (e.g., goldenseal, lysine have gained popularity for this supposed property. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Having received extensive radiation before the present time.

Prior Chemotherapy

Previous chemotherapy administered as treatment for this cancer.

Prior Biologic Therapy

Previous biologic therapy administered as treatment.

Prior Approval Supplement

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Prior Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy

An indication that an individual has been previously treated with endocrine/hormonal therapy following surgery.