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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called sulfonamides.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-751, acitretin, alanosine, annamycin, atamestane, BAY 56-3722, BAY 59-8862, BBR 2778, BBR 3464, beta alethine, BL22 immunotoxin, budesonide, CC-8490, cevimeline, darbepoetin alfa, E7070, E7389, eflornithine, EP-2101, EPO906, epratuzumab, ERA-923, everolimus, gabapentin, GTI-2040, halofuginone hydrobromide, ibandronate, lometrexol, lutetium texaphyrin, MLN2704, MLN591DM1, modafinil, motexafin lutetium, nimustine, OGX-011, perifosine, perillyl alcohol, phenobarbital, phenylbutyrate, PI-88, pirfenidone, pixantrone, PV701, pyrazoloacridine, R-flurbiprofen, ravuconazole, rebeccamycin, retinyl palmitate, rhizoxin, RPR 109881A, SDX-102, SGN-00101, SJG-136, staurosporine, suramin, T900607, talotrexin, taurolidine, triamcinolone, trimetrexate glucuronate, ursodiol, velafermin, vitamin E, XRP9881, zileuton
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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antitubulin agents.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-751, acitretin, alanosine, annamycin, atamestane, BAY 56-3722, BAY 59-8862, BBR 2778, BBR 3464, beta alethine, BL22 immunotoxin, budesonide, CC-8490, cevimeline, darbepoetin alfa, E7070, E7389, eflornithine, EP-2101, EPO906, epratuzumab, ERA-923, everolimus, gabapentin, GTI-2040, halofuginone hydrobromide, ibandronate, lometrexol, lutetium texaphyrin, MLN2704, MLN591DM1, modafinil, motexafin lutetium, nimustine, OGX-011, perifosine, perillyl alcohol, phenobarbital, phenylbutyrate, PI-88, pirfenidone, pixantrone, PV701, pyrazoloacridine, R-flurbiprofen, ravuconazole, rebeccamycin, retinyl palmitate, rhizoxin, RPR 109881A, SDX-102, SGN-00101, SJG-136, staurosporine, suramin, T900607, talotrexin, taurolidine, triamcinolone, trimetrexate glucuronate, ursodiol, velafermin, vitamin E, XRP9881, zileuton
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(...MEN-uh-pawz) A condition in which the ovaries stop working before age 40. Symptoms include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and infertility. Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery can cause early menopause. This may be temporary or permanent and may be treated with hormone replacement therapy. Also called premature ovarian failure and primary ovarian insufficiency.
- Browse Related Terms: active surveillance, definitive treatment, early menopause, hypothesis, Observation, premature ovarian failure, primary ovarian insufficiency, surveillance
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(ER-lee stayj brest KAN-ser) Breast cancer that has not spread beyond the breast or the axillary lymph nodes. This includes ductal carcinoma in situ and stage I, stage IIA, stage IIB, and stage IIIA breast cancers.
- Browse Related Terms: comedo carcinoma, Dukes A colorectal cancer, early-stage breast cancer, Stage, stage 2 neuroblastoma, stage 4 neuroblastoma, stage I AIDS-related lymphoma, stage I cervical cancer, stage I endometrial cancer, stage I extrahepatic bile duct cancer, stage I gastric cancer, stage I melanoma, stage I testicular cancer, stage I uterine sarcoma, stage I vulvar cancer, stage IA gallbladder cancer, stage IB gallbladder cancer, stage II breast cancer, stage II cervical cancer, stage II endometrial cancer, stage II esophageal cancer, stage II extrahepatic bile duct cancer, stage II melanoma, stage II nasopharyngeal cancer, stage II pancreatic cancer, stage II testicular cancer, stage II uterine sarcoma, stage IIA breast cancer, stage IIA gallbladder cancer, stage IIB breast cancer, stage IIB gallbladder cancer
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A term used to describe cancer that is early in its growth, and may not have spread to other parts of the body. What is called early stage may differ between cancer types.
- Browse Related Terms: ABCD rating, developmental stage, Dukes classification, early-stage cancer, embryo, embryonic, Jewett staging system, stage A prostate cancer, stage B prostate cancer, stage C prostate cancer, stage D prostate cancer, stage II prostate cancer, Whitmore-Jewett staging system
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(...SEE-der) A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the wood is used in soaps, shampoos, bath salts, perfumes, aromatherapy, and to keep insects away. The scientific name is Juniperus virginiana . Also called cedarwood and red cedar.
- Browse Related Terms: bidi, Boswellia serrata, cedarwood, Eastern red cedar, frankincense tree, patchouli, red cedar, saw palmetto, Scutellaria barbata, tea tree
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A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It causes infectious mononucleosis and has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Also called Epstein-Barr virus.
- Browse Related Terms: EBV, Epstein-Barr virus, Fatigue, osteitis deformans, Paget disease of bone
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A small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues of the skin or mucous membranes.
- Browse Related Terms: anaphylactic shock, angiogenesis, blood transfusion, carcinoid syndrome, dilate, ecchymosis, hyperthermic perfusion, intestinal villi, intrahepatic infusion, parasympathetic nervous system, stent, subcutaneous port, sympathetic nervous system, telangiectasia, vasomotor
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A type of simple sweat gland that is found in almost all regions of the skin. These glands produce sweat that reaches the surface of the skin by way of coiled ducts (tubes). The body is cooled as sweat evaporates from the skin.
- Browse Related Terms: apocrine gland, cystic fibrosis, eccrine gland, gland, lacrimal gland, parotid gland cancer, prostatitis, saliva, Salivary gland, sebum
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(EH-kih-NAY-shuh) An herb native to North America that has been used to prevent and treat the common cold and other respiratory infections. Echinacea may interfere with treatment that uses the immune system to fight cancer. The scientific names are Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia . Also called purple coneflower.
- Browse Related Terms: angelica root, dong quai, echinacea, ginger, ginseng, Hedyotis diffusa, purple coneflower, senega root, Sho-saiko-to
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(EH-koh-KAR-dee-AH-gruh-fee) A procedure that uses ultrasonic waves directed over the chest wall to obtain a graphic record of the heart's position, motion of the walls, or internal parts such as the valves.
- Browse Related Terms: echocardiography, fecal incontinence, xerogram, xeroradiograph, xeroradiography
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A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. Also called electroconvulsive therapy and electroshock therapy.
- Browse Related Terms: adjunct therapy, adjunctive therapy, animal-assisted therapy, central nervous system sanctuary therapy, CNS sanctuary therapy, ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock therapy, pet-facilitated therapy, recreational therapy
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(ek-TIN-uh-SIDE-in) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may damage the DNA in cancer cells. Ecteinascidin 743 is a type of topoisomerase-I inhibitor. Also called ET-743 and trabectedin.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-510, acridine carboxamide, chloroquinoxaline sulfonamide, CQS, DACA, ecteinascidin 743, edotecarin, epipodophyllotoxin, ET-743, FR901228, J-107088, romidepsin, soblidotin, trabectedin, TZT-1027
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Having to do with the part of the cervix that protrudes into the vagina and is lined with epithelial cells.
- Browse Related Terms: birth canal, corpus, douche (DOOSH), ectocervical, gynecologic, gynecologic cancer, in vitro fertilization, Placenta, reproductive system, stage I cancer of the uterus, thermal ablation, tubal ligation, vagina, vaginal
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(EK-toh-meh-ZEN-keh-MOH-muh) A rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs in children and young adults. Ectomesenchymomas may form in the head and neck, abdomen, perineum, scrotum, or limbs. Also called malignant ectomesenchymoma.
- Browse Related Terms: chondrosarcoma, ectomesenchymoma, embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, hematoma, malignant ectomesenchymoma, malignant fibrous cytoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, skeleton, soft tissue sarcoma, stage I adult soft tissue sarcoma, stage II adult soft tissue sarcoma, stage III adult soft tissue sarcoma
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(ek-yoo-LY-zoo-mab) A monoclonal antibody used to prevent red blood cells from being destroyed in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a red blood cell disorder. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body. Eculizumab blocks a protein in the blood that causes the breakdown of red blood cells. Also called Soliris.
- Browse Related Terms: anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody, anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody, anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009, anti-TGF-beta monoclonal antibody GC1008, anti-VEGFR monoclonal antibody, antibody, antiglobulin test, Coomb's test, eculizumab, GC1008, humanized monoclonal antibody, immunoassay, iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody BC8, monoclonal antibody, passive antibody therapy, Soliris, virus-neutralizing antibody
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(EK-zeh-muh) A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching, and may occur over a long period of time. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema.
- Browse Related Terms: actinic keratosis, Bowen disease, eczema, mycosis fungoides plaque, precancerous dermatitis, precancerous dermatosis, senile keratosis, solar keratosis
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An anticancer drug that belongs to a family of drugs called antimetabolites.
- Browse Related Terms: aminopterin, bicalutamide, buserelin, cladribine, DPPE, edatrexate, emitefur, enoxaparin, etidronate, goserelin, hydroxyurea, ILX-295501, indium In 111 pentetreotide, losoxantrone, medroxyprogesterone, mercaptopurine, MG98, nimodipine, pamidronate, prednisolone, Purinethol, SR-45023A, tegafur, theophylline, thioguanine, toremifene, UCN-01, warfarin
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(eh-DEE-ma) Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.
- Browse Related Terms: bypass, catheter, central venous access catheter, cyst (sist), duct (dukt), Edema, infusion, injection, intravenous, intravenous infusion, lab-on-a-chip, microfluidic device, peripheral venous catheter, shunt, syringe
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(eh-dee'muh) the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the tissue spaces of the body. Edema may be localized, due to venous or lymphatic obstruction or to increased vascular permeability, or it may be systemic (generalized( due to heart failure or kidney disease.
- Browse Related Terms: Cyst, Disease, DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid, Edema, Immune, Inflammatory, Lymph, lymph node, Lymph vessels, Lymphedema, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sentinel Lymph Node, Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection, Stereotactic, x-ray
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A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of topoisomerase I inhibitor. Also called J-107088.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-510, acridine carboxamide, chloroquinoxaline sulfonamide, CQS, DACA, ecteinascidin 743, edotecarin, epipodophyllotoxin, ET-743, FR901228, J-107088, romidepsin, soblidotin, trabectedin, TZT-1027