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Cancer treatment
etidronate
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates are used as treatment for hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood) and for cancer that has ...
genistein
Health care; Cancer treatment
An isoflavone found in soy products. Soy isoflavones are being studied to see if they help prevent cancer.
hypersensitivity
Health care; Cancer treatment
An exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance.
irofulven
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Irofulven attaches to the cell's DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called ...
lymphocytopenia
Health care; Cancer treatment
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Also called lymphocytic leukopenia and lymphopenia.
modafinil
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that is being studied as a treatment for fatigue in patients with cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called stimulants.
obatoclax
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Obatoclax blocks the actions of certain proteins that cells need to live and it may kill cancer cells. It is a type of apoptosis ...
