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Cancer
Glossary - Q
A plant extract that may
improve the ability of the immune system to respond to
disease. It is being studied in combination with vaccine
therapy.
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Surgical removal of the
region of the breast (approximately one quarter)
containing cancer.
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The overall enjoyment of
life. Many clinical trials measure aspects of an
individual's sense of well-being and ability to perform
various tasks to assess the effects of cancer and its
treatment on the quality of life.
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