A type of monoclonal
antibody used in cancer detection or therapy. Monoclonal
antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can
locate and bind to cancer cells.
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(AB-do-men)
The area of the body that
contains the pancreas, stomach, intestine, liver,
gallbladder, and other organs.
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Having to do with the
abdomen, which is the part of the body between the chest
and the hips that contains the pancreas, stomach,
intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.
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Not normal. In referring
to a lesion or growth, may be cancerous or premalignant
(likely to become cancer).
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(ak-SEL-er-ay-ted)
Refers to chronic
myelogenous leukemia that is progressing. The number of
immature, abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow
and blood is higher than in the chronic phase but not as
high as in the blast phase.
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A drug that reduces pain
and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the
family of drugs called analgesics.
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A drug usually used to
reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It
is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of
acetaminophen. Also called N-acetyl-L-cysteine.
|
(a-klor-HY-dree-a)
A lack of hydrochloric
acid in the digestive juices in the stomach.
Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
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A drug used in cancer
prevention that belongs to the family of drugs called
retinoids. It is also used in the treatment of
psoriasis.
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A disorder of the skin
marked by inflammation of oil glands and hair glands.
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(ah-KOOS-tik)
Having to do with sound or
hearing.
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AIDS. An acquired defect
in immune system function caused by human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is associated with
increased susceptibility to certain cancers and to
opportunistic infections, which are infections that
occur rarely except in individuals with weak immune
systems.
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DACA. A substance that is
being studied as an anticancer drug. It belongs to the
family of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors.
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(ak-TIN-ik ker-a-TOE-sis)
A precancerous condition
of thick, scaly patches of skin. Also called solar or
senile keratosis.
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In cancer prevention
clinical trials, studies that focus on finding out
whether actions people take can prevent cancer.
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In biology, to stimulate a
cell in a resting state to become active. This causes
biochemical and functional changes in the activated
cell.
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The application of
pressure or localized massage to specific sites on the
body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea. Also
used to stop bleeding.
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The technique of inserting
thin needles through the skin at specific points on the
body to control pain and other symptoms.
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Mild electrical
stimulation of acupuncture points to control symptoms
such as nausea and vomiting.
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Having an abrupt onset of
symptoms and a short course; not chronic.
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A rapidly progressing
cancer of the blood-forming tissue (bone marrow).
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ALL. A quickly progressing
disease in which too many immature white blood cells
called lymphoblasts are found in the blood and bone
marrow. Also called acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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ALL. A quickly progressing
disease in which too many immature white blood cells
called lymphoblasts are found in the blood and bone
marrow. Also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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AML. A quickly progressing
disease in which too many immature blood-forming cells
are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called
acute myeloid leukemia or acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
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AML. A quickly progressing
disease in which too many immature blood-forming cells
are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called
acute myelogenous leukemia or acute nonlymphocytic
leukemia.
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A quickly progressing
disease in which too many immature blood-forming cells
are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called
acute myeloid leukemia or acute myelogenous leukemia.
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Pain that comes on
quickly, can be severe, but lasts a relatively short
time.
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An antiviral agent used to
prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex
infections that may occur when the body is
immunosuppressed.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to a family of drugs called antitumor
antibiotics. It is an anthracycline.
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Uncontrollable craving,
seeking, and use of a substance such as a drug or
alcohol.
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(AD-in-o-kar-sin-O-ma)
Cancer that begins in
cells that line certain internal organs and that have
glandular (secretory) properties.
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A rare type of cancer that
usually begins in the salivary glands.
|
(ad-in-O-ma)
A noncancerous tumor.
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(ad-en-OP-a-thee)
Large or swollen lymph
glands.
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ATP. A substance present
in all living cells that provides energy for many
metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. ATP
made in the laboratory is being studied in patients with
advanced solid tumors to see if it can decrease weight
loss and improve muscle strength.
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A group of viruses that
cause respiratory tract and eye infections. Adenoviruses
used in gene therapy are altered to carry a specific
tumor-fighting gene.
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Another treatment used
together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to
assist the primary treatment.
|
(AD-joo-vant)
Treatment given after the
primary treatment to increase the chances of a cure.
Adjuvant therapy may include chemotherapy, radiation
therapy, or hormone therapy.
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(ah-DREE-nal)
A pair of small glands,
one located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid
hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which help
control control heart rate, blood pressure, and other
important body functions.
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A hormone and
neurotransmitter. Also called epinephrine.
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An unwanted side effect of
treatment.
|
In biochemistry, reactions
that need oxygen to happen or happen when oxygen is
present.
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A chemical process in
which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates
(sugars). Also known as aerobic respiration, oxidative
metabolism, or cell respiration.
|
A chemical process in
which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates
(sugars). Also known as oxidative metabolism, cell
respiration, or aerobic metabolism.
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(AF-la-TOK-sins)
Harmful substances made by
certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and
Aspergillus parasiticus) that are often found on poorly
stored grains and nuts. Consumption of foods
contaminated with aflatoxins is a risk factor for
primary liver cancer.
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Alpha-fetoprotein. A
protein normally produced by a developing fetus. AFP
levels are usually undetectable in the blood of healthy
nonpregnant adults. An elevated level of AFP suggests
the presence of either a primary liver cancer or germ
cell tumor.
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A substance that is being
studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the
family of drugs called glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl
transferase inhibitors.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis
inhibitors. AG3340 is a matrix metalloproteinase
inhibitor. Also called prinomastat.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called thymidylate
synthase inhibitors. Also called nolatrexed.
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In cancer prevention
clinical trials, studies that test whether taking
certain medicines, vitamins, minerals, or food
supplements can prevent cancer. Also called
chemoprevention studies.
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A quickly growing cancer.
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A quickly growing cancer
that arises in the cells of the lymphatic system.
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Drugs that trigger an
action from a cell or another drug.
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(A-gran-yoo-lo-SITE)
A type of white blood
cell; monocytes and lymphocytes are agranulocytes.
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Acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome. An acquired defect in immune system function
caused by human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1). AIDS
is associated with increased susceptibility to certain
cancers and to opportunistic infections, which are
infections that occur rarely except in individuals with
weak immune systems.
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A laboratory-made
colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production
of blood cells, especially platelets, during
chemotherapy. It is a cytokine that belongs to the
family of drugs called hematopoietic (blood-forming)
agents. Also called interleukin-2 or IL-2.
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A monoclonal antibody used
to treat leukemia. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the
laboratory. They can find cancer cells and bind to them.
Also called Campath-1H.
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A drug that affects bone
metabolism. It is used in treating osteoporosis and
Paget's disease, and is being studied in the treatment
of hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in
the blood) and in treating and reducing the risk of bone
pain caused by cancer. Alendronate sodium belongs to the
family of drugs called bisphosphonates.
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(AL-ka-LIN-ih-ZAY-shun)
The process by which a
substance becomes an alkali. An alkali is the opposite
of an acid.
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A member of a large group
of chemicals that are made by plants and have nitrogen
in them. Some alkaloids have been shown to work against
cancer.
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A family of anticancer
drugs that interferes with the cell's DNA and inhibits
cancer cell growth.
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Acute lymphoblastic
leukemia. A quickly progressing disease in which too
many immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts are
found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called acute
lymphocytic leukemia.
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(Al-o-jen-AY-ik)
Taken from different
individuals of the same species. Also called allogenic.
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(AL-o-jen-AY-ik)
A procedure in which a
person receives stem cells, the cells from which all
blood cells develop, from a compatible, though not
genetically identical, donor.
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Taken from different
individuals of the same species. Also called allogeneic.
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A drug that lowers high
levels of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the
blood caused by some cancer treatments.
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A compound used for
immunotherapy.
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(al-oh-PEE-shuh)
Hair loss.
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(AL-fa-FEE-toe-PRO-teen)
AFP. A protein normally
produced by a fetus. AFP levels are usually undetectable
in the blood of healthy adult men or women (who are not
pregnant). An elevated level of AFP suggests the
presence of either a primary liver cancer or germ cell
tumor.
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A change resulting in
something that is different from the original.
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Practices not generally
recognized by the medical community as standard or
conventional medical approaches and used instead of
standard treatments. Alternative medicine includes the
taking of dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, and
herbal preparations; the drinking of special teas; and
practices such as massage therapy, magnet therapy,
spiritual healing, and meditation.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
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A type of immune adjuvant
(a substance used to help boost the immune response to a
vaccine). Also called aluminum sulfate.
|
A type of immune adjuvant
(a substance used to help boost the immune response to a
vaccine). Also called alum.
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A cancer vaccine
containing a canary pox virus (ALVAC) combined with the
human carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene.
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(al-VEE-o-lye)
Tiny air sacs at the end
of the bronchioles in the lungs.
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A type of skin cancer in
which the cells do not make melanin. Skin lesions are
often irregular and may be pink, red, or have light
brown, tan, or gray at the edges.
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A drug used as a
chemoprotective drug to control some of the side effects
of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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An antibiotic drug used to
treat infection. It belongs to the family of drugs
called aminoglycoside antibiotics.
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The arrangement of amino
acids in a protein. Proteins can be made from 20
different kinds of amino acids, and the structure and
function of each type of protein are determined by the
kinds of amino acids used to make it and how they are
arranged.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase
inhibitors.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal
aromatase inhibitors. Aminoglutethimide is used to
decrease the production of sex hormones (estrogen or
testosterone) and suppress the growth of tumors that
need sex hormones to grow.
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A drug used in
photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells;
when exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the
cancer cells.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
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Acute myelogenous
leukemia. A quickly progressing disease in which too
many immature blood-forming cells are found in the blood
and bone marrow. Also called acute myeloid leukemia or
acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
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An antibiotic drug used to
treat infection. It belongs to the family of drugs
called penicillins or penicillin derivatives.
|
An antifungal drug used to
treat infection.
|
A sac-like enlargement of
a canal or duct.
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An enlargement of the
ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where
they enter the small intestine.
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(am-pyoo-TAY-shun)
Surgery to remove part or
all of a limb or appendage.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase
inhibitors.
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(AM-il-aze)
An enzyme that helps the
body digest starches.
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A group of diseases in
which protein is deposited in specific organs (localized
amyloidosis) or throughout the body (systemic
amyloidosis). Amyloidosis may be either primary (with no
known cause) or secondary (caused by another disease,
including some types of cancer). Generally, primary
amyloidosis affects the nerves, skin, tongue, joints,
heart, and liver; secondary amyloidosis often affects
the spleen, kidneys, liver, and adrenal glands.
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Having to do with the
anus, which is the posterior opening of the large bowel.
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Drugs that reduce pain.
These drugs include aspirin, acetaminophen, and
ibuprofen.
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In chemistry, a substance
that is similar, but not identical, to another.
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(an-ah-PLAS-tik)
A term used to describe
cancer cells that divide rapidly and bear little or no
resemblance to normal cells.
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A rare aggressive form of
lymphoma (cancer that begins in cells of the lymphatic
system) that is usually of T-cell origin.
|
(an-a-PLAS-tik)
A rare, aggressive type of
thyroid cancer in which the malignant (cancer) cells
look very different from normal thyroid cells.
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(an-AS-ta-MO-sis)
A procedure to connect
healthy sections of tubular structures in the body after
the diseased portion has been surgically removed.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal
aromatase inhibitors. Anastrozole is used to decrease
estrogen production and suppress the growth of tumors
that need estrogen to grow.
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Treatment to suppress or
block the production of male hormones. Androgen
suppression is achieved by surgical removal of the
testicles, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking
other drugs (antiandrogens). Also called androgen
suppression.
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Treatment to suppress or
block the production of male hormones. Androgen
suppression is achieved by surgical removal of the
testicles, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking
other drugs (antiandrogens). Also called androgen
ablation.
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(AN-dro-jens)
A family of hormones that
promote the development and maintenance of male sex
characteristics.
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An incomplete description
of the medical and treatment history of one or more
patients. Anecdotal reports may be published in places
other than peer-reviewed, scientific journals.
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(a-NEE-mee-a)
A condition in which the
number of red blood cells is below normal.
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(an-es-THEE-zha)
Drugs or substances that
cause loss of feeling or awareness. Local anesthetics
cause loss of feeling in a part of the body. General
anesthetics put the person to sleep.
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A doctor who specializes
in giving drugs or other agents to prevent or relieve
pain during surgery or other procedures being done in
the hospital.
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(an-es-THET-iks)
Substances that cause loss
of feeling or awareness. Local anesthetics cause loss of
feeling in a part of the body. General anesthetics put
the person to sleep.
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A drug that may reduce the
risk of development or progression of cancer.
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The root of any of a group
of herbs called Angelica. It has been used in some
cultures to treat certain medical problems, including
gastrointestinal problems such as loss of appetite,
feelings of fullness, and gas.
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(an-gee-o-GEN-eh-sis)
Blood vessel formation.
Tumor angiogenesis is the growth of blood vessels from
surrounding tissue to a solid tumor. This is caused by
the release of chemicals by the tumor.
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A substance that may
prevent the formation of blood vessels. In anticancer
therapy, an angiogenesis inhibitor prevents the growth
of blood vessels from surrounding tissue to a solid
tumor.
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(AN-jee-o-gram)
An x-ray of blood vessels;
the person receives an injection of dye to outline the
vessels on the x-ray.
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(an-jee-AH-gra-fee)
A procedure to x-ray blood
vessels. The blood vessels can be seen because of an
injection of a dye that shows up in the x-ray pictures.
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(AN-jee-o-sar-KO-ma)
A type of cancer that
begins in the lining of blood vessels.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic
inhibitors.
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An animal with a disease
either the same as or like a disease in humans. Animal
models are used to study the development and progression
of diseases and to test new treatments before they are
given to humans. Animals with transplanted human cancers
or other tissues are called xenograft models.
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A substance that is being
studied as an anticancer drug. It belongs to the family
of drugs called anthracycline antibiotics.
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An abnormal loss of the
appetite for food. Anorexia can be caused by cancer,
AIDS, a mental disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa), or
other diseases.
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A group of anticancer
drugs that belongs to the family of drugs called
antineoplastic antibiotics.
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(MEE-dee-a-stin-AH-toe-mee)
A procedure in which a
tube is inserted into the chest to view the tissues and
organs in the area between the lungs and between the
breastbone and heart. The tube is inserted through an
incision next to the breastbone. This procedure is
usually used to get a tissue sample from the lymph nodes
on the left side of the chest. Also called the
Chamberlain procedure.
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A subgroup of the family
of anticancer drugs called anticancer antibiotics.
|
A member of a family of
anticancer drugs that are also antibiotics.
|
A family of anticancer
drugs.
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An antibody against
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a protein present on
certain types of cancer cells.
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A vaccine made of
antibodies that see other antibodies as the antigen and
bind to it. Anti-idiotype vaccines can stimulate the
body to produce antibodies against tumor cells.
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Having to do with reducing
inflammation.
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Treatment with drugs used
to block production or interfere with the action of male
sex hormones.
|
(an-tee-AN-dro-jens)
Drugs used to block the
production or interfere with the action of male sex
hormones.
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Prevention of the growth
of new blood vessels.
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Having to do with reducing
the growth of new blood vessels.
|
(an-tih-by-AH-tik)
A drug used to treat
infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
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(AN-tih-BOD-ee)
A type of protein made by
certain white blood cells in response to a foreign
substance (antigen). Each antibody can bind to only a
specific antigen. The purpose of this binding is to help
destroy the antigen. Antibodies can work in several
ways, depending on the nature of the antigen. Some
antibodies destroy antigens directly. Others make it
easier for white blood cells to destroy the antigen.
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Treatment with an
antibody, a substance that can directly kill specific
tumor cells or stimulate the immune system to kill tumor
cells.
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Refers to a drug used to
treat cachexia.
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A group of anticancer
drugs that block cell growth by interfering with DNA,
the genetic material in cells. Also called antitumor
antibiotics or antineoplastic antibiotics.
|
(AN-tih-KAR-sin-o-JEN-ik)
Pertaining to something
that prevents or delays the development of cancer.
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A drug that helps prevent
blood clots from forming. Also called a blood thinner.
|
(an-tee-kon-VUL-sants)
Drugs that prevent,
reduce, or stop convulsions or seizures.
|
A drug used to treat
depression.
|
Drugs that prevent or
reduce nausea and vomiting.
|
Drugs that treat
infections caused by fungi.
|
APC. A cell that shows
antigen on its surface to other cells of the immune
system. This is an important part of an immune response.
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A vaccine made of antigens
and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Also called APC
vaccine.
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Substances that cause the
immune system to make a specific immune response.
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A chemical that is very
similar to one required in a normal biochemical reaction
in cells. Antimetabolites can stop or slow down the
reaction.
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A group of anticancer
drugs that block cell growth by interfering with DNA,
the genetic material in cells. Also called anticancer
antibiotics or antitumor antibiotics.
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Substances isolated from
normal human blood and urine being tested as a type of
treatment for some tumors and AIDS.
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A substance that prevents
damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly
reactive chemicals that often contain oxygen. They are
produced when molecules are split to give products that
have unpaired electrons. This process is called
oxidation.
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Drugs used to treat
bacterial and parasitic infections and some cancers.
|
Synthetic genetic material
that may slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
|
(an-tee-THIGH-mo-site GLOB-yoo-lin)
A protein used to reduce
the risk of or to treat graft-versus-host disease.
|
Having to do with a drug
used to treat tuberculosis.
|
A group of anticancer
drugs that block cell growth by interfering with DNA,
the genetic material in cells. Also called anticancer
antibiotics or antineoplastic antibiotics.
|
Drugs used to treat
infections caused by viruses.
|
(AY-nus)
The opening of the rectum
to the outside of the body.
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A medicine used to treat
anxiety or muscle spasms.
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(a-OR-tuh)
The largest artery in the
body. It carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
to vessels that reach the rest of the body.
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Antigen-presenting cell. A
cell that shows antigen on its surface to other cells of
the immune system. This is an important part of an
immune response.
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A vaccine made of antigens
and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Also called
antigen-presenting cell vaccine.
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A procedure in which blood
is collected, part of the blood such as platelets or
white blood cells is taken out, and the rest of the
blood is returned to the donor. Also called pheresis.
|
A condition in which the
bone marrow is unable to produce blood cells.
|
An anticancer drug
obtained from a marine animal.
|
A type of monoclonal
antibody that is being studied as a treatment for
hematologic (blood) cancers.
|
(ap-o-TOE-sis)
A normal series of events
in a cell that leads to its death.
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A small, fingerlike pouch
that sticks out from the cecum (the first part of the
large intestine near the end of the small intestine).
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Having to do with water.
|
(a-REE-o-la)
The area of dark-colored
skin on the breast that surrounds the nipple.
|
A substance that is being
studied as a treatment for cancer.
|
(a-ROW-ma-tays
in-hib-ISH-un)
Prevention of the
formation of estradiol, a female hormone, by interfering
with an aromatase enzyme. Aromatase inhibition is a type
of hormone therapy used in postmenopausal women who have
hormone-dependent breast cancer.
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A poisonous chemical used
to kill weeds and pests. Also used in cancer therapy.
|
A substance that induces
programmed cell death (apoptosis) in certain cancer
cells. It belongs to the family of drugs called
antineoplastics.
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(ar-TEE-ree-al
EM-bo-lih-ZAY-shun)
The blocking of an artery
by a clot of foreign material. This can be done as
treatment to block the flow of blood to a tumor.
|
(ar-TEER-ee-o-gram)
An x-ray of arteries; the
person receives an injection of a dye that outlines the
vessels on an x-ray.
|
(ar-TEE-ree-AH-gra-fee)
A procedure to x-ray
arteries. The arteries can be seen because of an
injection of a dye that outlines the vessels on an
x-ray.
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A disease marked by
inflammation and pain in the joints.
|
(as-BES-tus)
A natural material that is
made up of tiny fibers. The fibers can cause cancer.
|
(ah-SYE-teez)
Abnormal buildup of fluid
in the abdomen.
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An enzyme used in the
treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs
called antineoplastics.
|
An infectious fungal
disease that occurs most often in the skin, ears, nasal
sinuses, and lungs of people with suppressed immune
systems.
|
(AS-pi-rit)
Fluid withdrawn from a
lump, often a cyst, or a nipple.
|
(as-per-AY-shun)
Removal of fluid from a
lump, often a cyst, with a needle and a syringe.
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A drug that reduces pain,
fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs
to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in
cancer prevention.
|
(AS-say)
A laboratory test to find
and measure the amount of a specific substance.
|
(as-tro-sye-TOE-ma)
A tumor that begins in the
brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called
astrocytes.
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Having no signs or
symptoms of disease.
|
A drug being studied in
the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of
drugs called antiestrogens. Atamestane blocks the
production of the hormone estrogen in the body.
|
Loss of muscle
coordination.
|
(ah-TAK-sik)
Awkward, uncoordinated
walking.
|
(at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis)
Failure of the lung to
expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a
blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia
or other lung infections, lung disease, or long-term
bedrest with shallow breathing. Sometimes called a
collapsed lung.
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A type of laboratory mouse
that is hairless, lacks a normal thymus gland, and has a
defective immune system because of a genetic mutation.
Athymic, nude mice are often used in cancer research
because they do not reject tumor cells, from mice or
other species.
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Adenosine triphosphate. A
substance present in all living cells that provides
energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in
making RNA. ATP made in the laboratory is being studied
in patients with advanced solid tumors to see if it can
decrease weight loss and improve muscle strength.
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A substance that is being
studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the
family of drugs called endothelin receptor antagonists.
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Weakened or thinned.
Attenuated strains of disease-causing bacteria and
viruses are often used as vaccines. The weakened strains
are used as vaccines because they stimulate a protective
immune response while causing no disease or only mild
disease in the person receiving the vaccine.
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(hy-per-PLAY-zha)
A benign (noncancerous)
condition in which cells have abnormal features and are
increased in number.
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A drug that may kill
cancer cells by blocking the production of a protein
that makes cancer cells live longer. Also called bcl-2
antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139 and oblimersen.
|
A substance found in
soybeans that may slow down or stop the spread of
cancer. This substance does not break down in an
autoclave (a device that uses high-pressure steam to
kill microorganisms and clean medical equipment).
|
A condition in which the
body recognizes its own tissues as foreign and directs
an immune response against them.
|
(aw-TAHL-o-gus)
Taken from an individual's
own tissues, cells, or DNA.
|
(aw-TAHL-o-gus)
A procedure in which bone
marrow is removed from a person, stored, and then given
back to the person after intensive treatment.
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A person's white blood
cells. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune
system, including the production of antibodies and other
substances that fight infection and disease.
|
Cancer cells from an
individual's own tumor.
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(ak-SIL-a)
The underarm or armpit.
|
(AK-sil-air-ee)
Pertaining to the armpit
area, including the lymph nodes that are located there.
|
(AK-sil-air-ee)
Surgery to remove lymph
nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary
lymph node dissection.
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Surgery to remove lymph
nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary
dissection.
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Lymph nodes found in the
armpit that drain the lymph channels from the breast.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
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Diaziquone. An anticancer
drug that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and
kill cancer cells in the central nervous system.
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A drug that inhibits the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.
Also called zidovudine.
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