Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
perioperative (PAYR-ee-AH-pruh-tiv)
Around the time of surgery. This usually lasts from the time the patient goes into the hospital or doctor's office for surgery until the time the patient goes home.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
regional (REE-juh-nul)
In oncology, describes the body area right around a tumor.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)