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Cancer treatment
pamidronate
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) and cancer that has spread to the bones. It belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates.
pleurectomy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Surgery to remove part of the pleura (a thin layer of tissue that covers the interior wall of the chest cavity).
radionuclide scanning
Health care; Cancer treatment
A procedure that produces pictures (scans) of structures inside the body, including areas where there are cancer cells. Radionuclide scanning is used to diagnose, stage, and monitor disease. A small ...
senile keratosis
Health care; Cancer treatment
A thick, scaly patch of skin that may become cancer. It usually forms on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, scalp, back of the hands, or chest. It is most common in people with fair skin. ...
superior vena cava syndrome
Health care; Cancer treatment
A condition in which a tumor presses against the superior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart). This pressure blocks blood flow to the heart ...
transitional care
Health care; Cancer treatment
Support given to patients when they move from one phase of disease or treatment to another, such as from hospital care to home care. It involves helping patients and families with medical, practical, ...
xerostomia
Health care; Cancer treatment
Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva.
