Cancer treatment

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exatecan mesylate

Health care; Cancer treatment

An anticancer drug that is a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called DX-8951f.

genomic profile

Health care; Cancer treatment

Information about all the genes in an organism, including variations, gene expression, and the way those genes interact with each other and with the environment. A genomic profile may be used to ...

hyperuricemia

Health care; Cancer treatment

A buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood. Hyperuricemia is a side effect of some anticancer drugs.

synovial sarcoma

Health care; Cancer treatment

A malignant tumor that develops in the synovial membrane of the joints.

A disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. Tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the lungs. A person may ...

carcinostatic

Health care; Cancer treatment

Pertaining to slowing or stopping the growth of cancer.

conization

Health care; Cancer treatment

Surgery to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Conization may be used to diagnose or treat a cervical condition. Also called cone biopsy.