Calcifications or Microcalcifications(cal-sih-fih-cay"-shuns) are a finding reported on mammograms. They are an indicator of increased in breast activity in some cells.
Cancer(KAN-ser) A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the…
cancer registryA state agency that collects information about cancer cases.
Cardiovascular(KAR-dee-oh-VAS-kyoo-ler) Having to do with the heart and blood vessels.
Chemotherapy(KEE-moh-THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells.
Chromosome(KROH-muh-some) Part of a cell that contains genetic information. Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.
ClinicalHaving to do with the examination and treatment of patients.
Colostrum(kuh-los'trum) the thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary gland before or after delivery of an infant.
Comedocarcinoma(koh-mee'-do car sih no mah) is a type of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in which some of the cancers cells in the duct begin to die and break down (degenerate).
Computed Tomography(kom pyoo' ted to-mog' ruh fee) (CT Scan) the recording of internal body images at a predetermined plane by means of the tomograph.
contraindications(con'truh in dih ca" shuns) reasons not to take a drug or undergo a treatment.
Core(Kor) the central part of anything, such as the central mass of necrotic matter in a boil.
Cyst(sist) a sac or capsule in the body. It may be filled with fluid or other material.