abnormality(ab-nohr-MAL-uh-tee): A growth or area of tissue that is not normal. An abnormality may be cancer or likely to become cancer.
adenocarcinoma(A-den-oh-KAR-sih-NOH-muh) Cancer that begins in cells that line certain internal organs and that have gland-like (secretory) properties.
adjuvant therapy(A-joo-vant THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment given after the primary treatment to increase the chances of a cure.
alcohol(AL-kuh-hol) A chemical substance found in beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol is also found in some medicines, mouthwashes, essential oils (scented liquid…
antiangiogenesis therapy(AN-tee-an-jee-oh-JEN-uh-sis THAIR-uh-pee): Using drugs or other treatments to stop new blood vessels from forming in tumors to try to limit tumor growth.
antibodies(AN-tee-BAH-deez): Proteins in the body made by the immune system that fight infection and disease.
arsenicA poisonous chemical used to kill weeds and pests. Also used in cancer therapy.
asbestosA toxic material that was once used in housing insulation and fireproofing. Because some forms of asbestos have been linked to certain lung diseases, it…