Treatment with a vaccine.
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A substance or group of
substances meant to cause the immune system to respond
to a tumor or to microorganisms, such as bacteria or
viruses. A vaccine can help the body recognize and
destroy cancer cells or microorganisms.
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A substance added to a
vaccine to improve the immune response so that less
vaccine is needed.
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A cancer vaccine
containing the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene.
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(vah-JYE-na)
The muscular canal
extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.
Also called the birth canal.
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Having to do with the
vagina (the birth canal).
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A substance that is being
studied as a treatment for pain and other side effects
of cancer therapy. It belongs to the family of drugs
called COX-2 inhibitors.
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An antiviral agent that is
being studied as a treatment for AIDS-related
cytomegalovirus. It is changed in the body to
ganciclovir.
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An antibiotic drug used to
fight resistant bacterial infections.
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A substance that is being
studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the
familyof drugs called somatostatin analogs.
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A coiled tube that carries
the sperm out of the testes.
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VEGF. A substance made by
cells that stimulates new blood vessel formation.
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(vas-EK-toe-mee)
An operation to cut or tie
off the two tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles.
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Vascular endothelial
growth factor. A substance made by cells that stimulates
new blood vessel formation.
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An antidepressant drug
that is being evaluated for the treatment of hot flashes
in women who have breast cancer.
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(VEN-trih-kulz)
Fluid-filled cavities in
the heart or brain.
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Surgery that is aided by
the use of a video camera that projects and enlarges the
image on a television screen. Also called video-assisted
surgery.
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Surgery that is aided by
the use of a video camera that projects and enlarges the
image on a television screen. Also called video-assisted
resection.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca
alkaloids. It is a mitotic inhibitor.
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Anticancer drugs that
inhibit cancer cell growth by stopping cell division.
They are also called antimitotic or antimicrotubule
agents, or mitotic inhibitors.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca
alkaloids.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca
alkaloids.
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An anticancer drug that
belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca
alkaloids.
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(VYE-nil KLO-ride)
A substance used in
manufacturing plastics. Exposure to vinyl chloride may
increase the risk of liver, brain, and lung cancers;
lymphoma; and leukemia.
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Having to do with a virus.
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A type of virus used in
cancer therapy. The virus is changed in the laboratory
and cannot cause disease. Viral vectors produce tumor
antigens (proteins found on a tumor cell) and can
stimulate an antitumor immune response in the body.
Viral vectors may also be used to carry genes that can
change cancer cells back to normal cells.
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A method under study to
examine the colon by taking a series of x-rays (called a
CT scan) and then using a high-powered computer to
reconstruct 2-D and 3-D pictures of the interior
surfaces of the colon from these x-rays. The pictures
can be saved, manipulated to better viewing angles, and
reviewed after the procedure, even years later. Also
called computed tomography colography.
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The ability of a
microorganism to cause damage to its host.
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(VYE-rus)
A microorganism that can
infect cells and cause disease. In cancer therapy, some
viruses may be made into vaccines that help the body
build an immune response to, and kill, tumor cells.
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The reproduction cycle of
viruses. A replication cycle begins with the infection
of a host cell and ends with the release of mature
progeny virus particles.
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An antibody that binds to
a virus and interferes with its ability to infect a
cell.
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The soft internal organs
of the body, including the lungs, the heart, and the
organs of the digestive, excretory, and reproductive
systems.
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A member of a group of
small proteins produced by mistletoe plants that are
able to kill cells and may stimulate the immune system.
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A rare, slow-growing tumor
of the eye.
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Necessary to maintain
life. Breathing is a vital function.
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A substance used in cancer
prevention. It belongs to the family of drugs called
retinoids.
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A substance used in cancer
prevention. It belongs to the family of drugs called
tocopherols.
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A substance that promotes
the clotting of blood.
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Key nutrients that the
body needs in small amounts to grow and stay strong.
Examples are vitamins A, C, and E.
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A genetically modified
Salmonella bacterium that is injected into the tumor. It
is being studied for its ability to shrink solid tumors.
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A substance that is being
studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the
family of drugs called alkylating agents.
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Two small bands of muscle
within the larynx that vibrate to produce the voice.
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A rare inherited disorder
in which blood vessels grow abnormally in the eyes,
brain, spinal cord, adrenal glands, or other parts of
the body. People with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome have a
higher risk of developing some types of cancer.
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A drug that treats
infections caused by fungi.
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A hormone therapy drug
used to decrease the production of estrogen.
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The external female
genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips,
and the opening to the vagina.
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Cancer of the vulva (the
external female genital organs, including the clitoris,
vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina).
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A drug being studied to
make cancer cells less resistant to the effects of
chemotherapy.
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A drug being studied to
make cancer cells less resistant to the effects of
chemotherapy.
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