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synthetic protegrin analog
Health care; Cancer treatment
A form of a protegrin that is made in the laboratory. Protegrins kill certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses by making holes in their outer membranes and causing them to burst. Synthetic protegrin ...
tui na
Health care; Cancer treatment
Chinese massage that uses kneading, pressing, rolling, shaking, and stretching of the body. Tui na is thought to regulate qi (vital energy) and blood flow, and improve the function of tendons, bones, ...
cardin
Health care; Cancer treatment
A plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Cardin may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The scientific name is Cnicus ...
connective tissue
Health care; Cancer treatment
Supporting tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs. Specialized connective tissue includes bone, cartilage, blood, and fat.
donepezil
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that is used to treat Alzheimer disease and is being studied in the treatment of side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. It is a type of cholinesterase inhibitor.
ethylene oxide
Health care; Cancer treatment
A chemical used to make antifreeze, to clean medical equipment, and as a pesticide. It is also found in tobacco smoke. Being exposed to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, headache, nausea, ...
genetic testing
Health care; Cancer treatment
Analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder.
