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adjuvant
A remedy that enhances the effect of another therapy.
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allogeneic
A remedy that replaces a patient's blood or bone marrow with blood or bone marrow from a donor
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alopecia
The loss of hair.
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angiogenesis
The establishment of blood supply through formation of new blood vessels.
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antineoplastic
A drug that prevents, kills, or blocks the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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autologous
The collection and storage of blood or blood components from a patient for subsequent transfusion to that same person.
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brachytherapy
The treatment with radioactive sources placed into or near the tumor or affected area
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cachexia
A breakdown of muscle mass resulting from rapid weight loss or a general wasting due to illness or stress.
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dehiscence
The separation of a wound or scar. A rupture or splitting open, as of a surgical wound or of an organ or structure to discharge its contents as splitting open
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erythropoietic
Relating to the formation of red blood cells.
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glossitis
An inflammation of the tongue.
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grading
The degree of malignancy or cell differentiation of the tumor cells.
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harvesting
A procedure to collect tissue such as the spongy bone marrow from inside bones containing stem cells.
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hematopoietic
Pertaining to the formation of blood or blood.
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hyperplasia
Increase in number.
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hypertrophy
Abnormal enlargement, increase in size and mass, of a body part or organ.
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intrathecal
Within the spinal canal, the space between the double-layered covering or lining of the brain and spinal cord.
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leukapheresis
The removal of blood to collect specific blood cells; the remaining blood is returned to the body
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malignant
Cells that invade and destroy nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body
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metastasis
Spread of cancerous tumor to other distant locations.
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mucositis
An inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal (Gl) tract most commonly associated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer.
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myelosuppression
A decrease in the production of red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells by the bone marrow. Also, inhibition of the production of blood cells, a bone marrow function
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nadir
The period of time following chemotherapy, usually 7 to 10 days after chemotherapy when blood counts drop, thereby increasing susceptibility to infection or bleeding
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neoadjuvant
Adjunctive or adjuvant therapy given prior to the primary (main) therapy.
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neoplasm
An abnormal mass of cells, can be benign or malignant.
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oncogenes
Cancer susceptibility genes. When altered or mutated proto-oncogenes promote tumor formation or growth.
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palliation
The process of easing symptoms and maximizing quality of life when cure or control is not possible
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radiotherapy
The use of X-rays and other forms of radiation in treatment.
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staging
The extent or spread of the tumor within the body from the site of origin.
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stomatitis
The inflammation of the soft tissues in the mouth resulting in mouth sores. It is a common side effect of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and some biological therapy.
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tumor markers
Substances that are expressed by the tumor or by normal tissue in response to a tumor
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tumor necrosis factor
Inflammatory biochemical that is produced in response to various stressors
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vesicant
An intravenous (IV) medication that causes blisters and tissue injury when it escapes into surrounding tissue. Vesicatory refers to causing blisters
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