tumor necrosis factor(TOO-mer neh-KROH-sis FAK-ter) A protein made by white blood cells in response to an antigen (substance that causes the immune system to make a specific…
tumor promotion(TOO-mer pruh-MOE-shun) A process in which existing tumors are stimulated to grow. Tumor promoters are not able to cause tumors to form.
tumor suppressor gene(TOO-mer suh-PREH-ser jeen) A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth.
tumor volume(TOO-mer VOL-yoom) The size of a cancer measured by the amount of space taken up by the tumor.
tumor-derivedTaken from an individual's own tumor tissue; may be used in the development of a vaccine that enhances the body's ability to build an immune response to…
tumor-specific antigenA protein or other molecule that is unique to cancer cells or is much more abundant in them.
TURSurgery performed with a special instrument inserted through the urethra. Also called transurethral resection.
Turkish rhubarb(... ROO-barb) The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.
turmeric(TER-meh-rik) An East Indian plant that is a member of the ginger family and is used as a spice and food color.
TURPA surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra.
TVSA procedure used to examine the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and bladder.
TykerbA drug used with another anticancer drug to treat breast cancer that is HER2 positive and has advanced or metastasized (spread to other parts of the body)…
tympanitesSwelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called meteorism.
type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist(...SAYR-uh-TOH-nin reh-SEP-ter an-TAG-uh-nist) A type of drug used to treat certain types of irritable bowel syndrome and relieve nausea and vomiting.
type C thymomaA rare type of thymus gland cancer. It usually spreads, has a high risk of recurrence, and has a poor survival rate.
tyrosinase peptide(ty-RAH-sih-NAYZâ¦) A protein that is made from tumor cells and is used in a vaccine against melanoma.
tyrosine kinase inhibitorA drug that interferes with cell communication and growth and may prevent tumor growth. Some tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used to treat cancer.
tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120(TY-ruh-seen KY-nayz in-HIH-bih-ter...) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
TZT-1027A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of tubulin inhibitor. Also called soblidotin.