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Cancer treatment
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Cancer treatment
Anticarcinogenic
Health care; Cancer treatment
Having to do with preventing or delaying the development of cancer.
Biopsy
Health care; Cancer treatment
The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types ...
Adverse event
Health care; Cancer treatment
An unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug or other therapy. Adverse events do not have to be caused by the drug or therapy, and they may be mild, moderate, or severe. ...
Arteriography
Health care; Cancer treatment
A procedure to x-ray arteries. The arteries can be seen because of an injection of a dye that outlines the vessels on the x-ray.
Biologic agent
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer and other diseases. Biologic agents include antibodies, interleukins, ...
Adrenocortical
Health care; Cancer treatment
Having to do with or made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones. There is an adrenal gland on top of each kidney.
Aromatherapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of complementary and alternative medicine that uses plant oils that give off strong pleasant aromas (smells) to promote relaxation, a sense of well-being, and healing.
