Cancer treatment

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Aldesleukin

Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug used to treat some types of cancer. It is a form of interleukin-2, a cytokine made by leukocytes (white blood cells), that is made in the laboratory. Aldesleukin increases the activity and ...

Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia or other lung infections, lung disease, or long-term bedrest with ...

Bromelain

Health care; Cancer treatment

An enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down other proteins, such as collagen and muscle fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a meat tenderizer in the food industry.

Acute bacterial prostatitis

Health care; Cancer treatment

Inflammation of the prostate gland that begins suddenly and gets worse quickly. It is caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include fever and chills, body aches, pain in the lower back and ...

Antisense c-fos

Health care; Cancer treatment

A substance that has been studied in the treatment of cancer and is being studied in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and certain skin conditions. It blocks the production of a protein called ...

Blood poisoning

Health care; Cancer treatment

Disease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream. Also called septicemia and toxemia.

Aldosterone

Health care; Cancer treatment

A steroid hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in and releasing potassium from ...