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hepatoblastoma
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of liver tumor that occurs in infants and children.
interferon
Health care; Cancer treatment
A biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infections and other diseases). Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells and can slow tumor ...
light-emitting diode therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light. Light-emitting diode therapy is type of photodynamic therapy which uses a special type of light to activate ...
mercaptopurine
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug used to treat acute lymphatic leukemia. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Also called Purinethol.
neuroendocrine tumor
Health care; Cancer treatment
A tumor that forms from cells that release hormones in response to a signal from the nervous system. Some examples of neuroendocrine tumors are carcinoid tumors, islet cell tumors, medullary thyroid ...
pelargonium
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of plant that is native to southern Africa and has white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses is taken from the leaves and used in ...
phototherapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
The treatment of disease with certain types of light. Phototherapy can use lasers, LED, fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called light therapy.
