Cancer treatment

Cancer treatment

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direct ophthalmoscopy

Health care; Cancer treatment

An exam of the inside of the back of the eye using an ophthalmoscope (a flashlight-sized instrument with a light source and a set of rotating lenses).

esophageal speech

Health care; Cancer treatment

Speech produced by trapping air in the esophagus and forcing it out again. It is used after removal of a person's larynx (voice box).

A drug used to treat pancreatic cancer that is advanced or has spread. It is also used with other drugs to treat breast cancer that has spread, advanced ovarian cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer ...

human participant protection regulations

Health care; Cancer treatment

Laws set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to protect a person from risks in research studies that any federal agency or department has a part in. Also called 45 CFR 46, 45 ...

intravenous injection

Health care; Cancer treatment

Injection into a vein.

lutetium texaphyrin

Health care; Cancer treatment

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer using photodynamic therapy. It belongs to the family of drugs called metallotexaphyrins. Also called motexafin lutetium.

milk thistle

Health care; Cancer treatment

A plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including stomach, liver, and gallbladder disorders. The active extract of milk thistle seeds is called silymarin. It is ...