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Cancer treatment
Aerodigestive tract
Health care; Cancer treatment
The combined organs and tissues of the respiratory tract and the upper part of the digestive tract (including the lips, mouth, tongue, nose, throat, vocal cords, and part of the oesophagus and ...
Arzoxifene hydrochloride
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance being studied in the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer. Arzoxifene hydrochloride is made in the laboratory and binds to oestrogen receptors in the body. It is a type of ...
Brachytherapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor. Also called implant radiation therapy, internal ...
Antiepileptic
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug or other substance used to prevent or stop seizures or convulsions. Also called anticonvulsant.
Antihormone therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Treatment with drugs, surgery, or radiation in order to block the production or action of a hormone. Antihormone therapy may be used in cancer treatment because certain hormones are able to stimulate ...
Black snakeroot
Health care; Cancer treatment
An eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in some cultures to treat a number of medical problems. It is being studied in the treatment of ...
Aggressive
Health care; Cancer treatment
In medicine, describes a tumour or disease that forms, grows, or spreads quickly. It may also describe treatment that is more severe or intense than usual.
