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Acupuncture point

Health care; Cancer treatment

A specific spot on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control pain and other symptoms. Also called acupoint.

Antiparasitic

Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is also used in the treatment of some cancers.

Blister

Health care; Cancer treatment

A fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of skin. It can be caused by rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. Also called skin vesicle.

Alcohol

Health care; Cancer treatment

A chemical substance found in beer, wine, and liquor, and some medicines, mouthwashes, household products, and essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). Alcohol contains a carbon atom ...

Acupuncture

Health care; Cancer treatment

The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine.

A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumour suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes may lead to cancer. Also called tumour suppressor ...

Blessed thistle

Health care; Cancer treatment

A plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Blessed thistle may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The scientific name is ...