Cancer treatment

Cancer treatment

Contributors in Cancer treatment

Cancer treatment

A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. In partial remission, some, but not all, signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared. In complete remission, all signs and symptoms ...

sarcoidosis

Health care; Cancer treatment

An inflammatory disease marked by the formation of granulomas (small nodules of immune cells) in the lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs. Sarcoidosis may be acute and go away by itself, or it may be ...

sterile talc powder

Health care; Cancer treatment

A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc powder is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest ...

tissue

Health care; Cancer treatment

A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

virus replication cycle

Health care; Cancer treatment

The reproduction cycle of viruses. A replication cycle begins with the infection of a host cell and ends with the release of mature progeny virus particles.

clavicle

Health care; Cancer treatment

One of a pair of bones at the base of the front of the neck. The clavicles connect the breastbone to the shoulder blades. Also called collarbone.

clinical trial

Health care; Cancer treatment

A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. These studies test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. Also called clinical ...