Can Someone Clarify the Meaning of the Word “modalities” for Me?

Question by Jamie: Can someone clarify the meaning of the word “modalities” for me?
I’m not clear after reading the dictionary definition. Is it another term for “forms” or “options”? It was used “there are other modalities…” when discussing a cancer therapy.

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Answer by crazyhorseavi
In this particular context the dictionary definition seems pretty clear to me:

“5. Medicine. A therapeutic method or agent, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or electrotherapy, that involves the physical treatment of a disorder.”

Answer by Mary
It can mean other things that effect the condition such as, medications, diet, weather, attitude, or treatment options. Anything that may have an impact.It has other meanings when applied to subjects other than medicine. Wikipedia will give you a full range of answers.

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