04/03/2026
Cancer Acronyms You Should Know
This is for those who may not understand what these medical terms mean. Knowledge brings clarity, and clarity brings strength.
NED – No Evidence of Disease
PCR – Pathological Complete Response (no cancer found after treatment)
PRC – Palliative Response Complete
AC – Adriamycin + Cyclophosphamide (chemotherapy combination)
CR – Complete Response
PR – Partial Response
SD – Stable Disease
PD – Progressive Disease
DX – Diagnosis
TX – Treatment
RX – Prescription/Therapy
BX – Biopsy
CBC – Complete Blood Count
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CT Scan – Computed Tomography
PET Scan – Positron Emission Tomography
RT – Radiation Therapy
Chemo – Chemotherapy
HT – Hormone Therapy
BMT – Bone Marrow Transplant
✨ Understanding the language of cancer is part of taking back your power.
