Cancer treatment

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Borderline personality disorder

Health care; Cancer treatment

A serious mental illness marked by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. People with BPD have problems with relationships, family and work life, long-term planning, and self-identity. Symptoms ...

Acetate

Health care; Cancer treatment

A form of acetic acid (an acid found in vinegar).

Antiapoptotic

Health care; Cancer treatment

Something that prevents apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell leads to its death.

Pertaining to biology or to life and living things. In medicine, refers to a substance made from a living organism or its products. Biologicals may be used to prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve of ...

Adrenocortical cancer

Health care; Cancer treatment

A rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline to control heart rate, blood ...

Aromatherapy infusion

Health care; Cancer treatment

The process of heating (without boiling) a mixture of water and an essential oil (scented liquid taken from a plant) to release a pleasant aroma. Aromatherapy infusion may also refer to the process ...

Boron neutron capture therapy

Health care; Cancer treatment

A type of radiation therapy. The patient is given an infusion that contains the element boron, which collects in tumour cells. The patient then receives radiation therapy with atomic particles called ...