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signature molecule

Health care; Cancer treatment

A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A signature molecule may be used to see how well the ...

systemic disease

Health care; Cancer treatment

Disease that affects the whole body.

tumor burden

Health care; Cancer treatment

Refers to the number of cancer cells, the size of a tumor, or the amount of cancer in the body. Also called tumor load.

carmustine

Health care; Cancer treatment

An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.

contiguous lymphoma

Health care; Cancer treatment

Lymphoma in which the lymph nodes containing cancer are next to each other.

dose

Health care; Cancer treatment

The amount of medicine taken, or radiation given, at one time.

euphoria

Health care; Cancer treatment

A feeling of great happiness or well-being. Euphoria may be a side effect of certain drugs.

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