Lung Cancer terms starting with R

5 terms

1. Radiation (RAY-dee-AY-shun) Energy released in the form of particle or electromagnetic waves.
2. Radiation Oncologist (RAY-dee-AY-shun on-KAH-loh-jist) A doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.
3. Radon A toxic gas found in the soil beneath a house that can contribute to cancer and other illnesses.
4. recurrence (ree-KER-ents) Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected.
5. resection (ree-SEK-shun) A procedure that uses surgery to remove tissue or part or all of an organ.