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(⦠dee-OK-see ⦠FLOOR-oh-THY-mih-DEEN) A radioactive substance being studied in the diagnosis of cancer. 3'-deoxy-3'-(18F) fluorothymidine is injected into the blood and builds up in cells that are dividing, including cancer cells. The radiation that it gives off as it decays (breaks down) helps make clear pictures of tumors during positron emission tomography (PET) scans. It is a type of radiopharmaceutical. Also called 18F-FLT and fluorothymidine F 18.
- Browse Related Terms: 11C topotecan, 18F-FLT, 3'-deoxy-3'-(18F) fluorothymidine, EF5, fluorine F 18 EF5, fluorothymidine F 18, technetium Tc 94m sestamibi
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A graphic display of depth, width, and height. Also called 3-D.
- Browse Related Terms: 3-D, 3-dimensional, DNA gene-expression microarray, fiberoptic, FISH, fluorescence in situ hybridization, liquid-based Pap test
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(3-dih-MEN-shuh-nul kun-FOR-mul RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A procedure that uses a computer to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor. This allows doctors to give the highest possible dose of radiation to the tumor, while sparing the normal tissue as much as possible. Also called 3-dimensional radiation therapy.
- Browse Related Terms: 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, 3-dimensional radiation therapy, bone marrow ablation, charged-particle radiation therapy, Electromagnetic Radiation, external radiation therapy, external-beam radiation therapy, fast-neutron beam radiation, gamma irradiation, high-dose radiation, high-energy photon therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, intraoperative radiation therapy, ionizing radiation, Irradiation, photon-beam radiation, prophylactic cranial irradiation, proton beam radiation therapy, Radiation, radiation dermatitis, radiation enteritis, radiation fibrosis, radiation necrosis, radiation oncologist, Radiation Therapy, radioactive, radiologic exam, radiosensitization, radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, total skin electron beam radiation therapy, TSEB radiation therapy, ultraviolet radiation therapy
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(3-dih-MEN-shuh-nul RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A procedure that uses a computer to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor. This allows doctors to give the highest possible dose of radiation to the tumor, while sparing the normal tissue as much as possible. Also called 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy .
- Browse Related Terms: 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, 3-dimensional radiation therapy, bone marrow ablation, charged-particle radiation therapy, Electromagnetic Radiation, external radiation therapy, external-beam radiation therapy, fast-neutron beam radiation, gamma irradiation, high-dose radiation, high-energy photon therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, intraoperative radiation therapy, ionizing radiation, Irradiation, photon-beam radiation, prophylactic cranial irradiation, proton beam radiation therapy, Radiation, radiation dermatitis, radiation enteritis, radiation fibrosis, radiation necrosis, radiation oncologist, Radiation Therapy, radioactive, radiologic exam, radiosensitization, radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, total skin electron beam radiation therapy, TSEB radiation therapy, ultraviolet radiation therapy
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A type of monoclonal antibody used in cancer detection or therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can locate and bind to cancer cells.
- Browse Related Terms: 3F8, A33, alemtuzumab, AMG 162, apolizumab, BB-10901, Bexxar regimen, bispecific antibody, bispecific monoclonal antibody, Campath-1H, cBR96-doxorubicin immunoconjugate, CC-49, cCLB8, CNTO 328, denosumab, edrecolomab, epitope, galiximab, gemtuzumab, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, GM2-KLH vaccine, hA20, HCD20, hu14.18-interleukin-2 fusion protein, Hu3S193, HuAFP31, HuHMFG1, HuLuc63, HuMax-CD20, IMMU-106, immunoscintigraphy, lexatumumab, M200, MDX-060, MORAb-009, muJ591, muromonab-CD3, Mylotarg, ofatumumab, oregovomab, OvaRex, pertuzumab, pM-81, Prost 30, radioimmunodiagnostics, RAV12, Rituxan, rituximab, SGN-15, synthetic retinoid, systemic radiation therapy, tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab, volociximab, yttrium
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(... DEE-meh-THOK-see-DAW-noh-ROO-bih-sin) A drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of antitumor antibiotic. Also called idarubicin.
- Browse Related Terms: 4-demethoxydaunorubicin, AD 32, Avelox, chemotherapeutic agent, doxycycline, FK463, ionomycin, novobiocin, sulfa drug, sulfonamide, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, valrubicin, vancomycin
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A form of the drug tamoxifen that is made by the body after taking tamoxifen. It can also be made in the laboratory, and may help decrease breast density. A topical form of 4-hydroxytamoxifen is being studied in breast cancer screening.
- Browse Related Terms: 4-hydroxytamoxifen, Aromasin, aromatase inhibitor, exemestane, Faslodex, Femara, fulvestrant, ICI 182780, letrozole, strontium ranelate
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A substance that is used in cancer research to cause tumors in laboratory animals. This is done to test new diets, drugs, and procedures for use in cancer prevention and treatment. Also called 4-NQO.
- Browse Related Terms: 131I-MIBG, 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide, 4-NQO, azoxymethane, ferumoxytol, iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine, N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine, preclinical study, strontium
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A substance that is used in cancer research to cause tumors in laboratory animals. This is done to test new diets, drugs, and procedures for use in cancer prevention and treatment. Also called 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide.
- Browse Related Terms: 131I-MIBG, 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide, 4-NQO, azoxymethane, ferumoxytol, iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine, N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine, preclinical study, strontium
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(5-FLOOR-oh-2-dee-OK-see-SY-tih-deen) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may prevent the growth of tumors by stopping cancer cells from dividing and by killing them. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called FdCyd.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine, AFP464, agglutinin, antibacterial, antimicrobial, combretastatin A4 phosphate, FdCyd, fenretinide, fenretinide LXS, fenretinide Lym-X-Sorb, Pesticide, samarium 153
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A drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called fluorouracil.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-FU, dipyridamole, diuretic, efficacy, eniluracil, ethynyluracil, floxuridine, fluorouracil, German Commission E, levamisole, PALA, potentiation, synergistic
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(â¦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. It is a type of antiemetic. Also called 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist and type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist, Aloxi, Anzemet, dolasetron, dolasetron mesylate, granisetron, granisetron hydrochloride, Kytril, lerisetron, octreotide scan, ondansetron, ondansetron hydrochloride, palonosetron, palonosetron hydrochloride, SRS, talampanel, tropisetron, type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist, Zofran
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(,,, hy-DROK-see-IN-dole-uh-SEE-tik A-sid) 5HIAA. A breakdown product of serotonin that is excreted in the urine. Serotonin is a hormone found at high levels in many body tissues. Serotonin and 5HIAA are produced in excess amounts by carcinoid tumors, and levels of these substances may be measured in the urine to test for carcinoid tumors.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, excrete, functional magnetic resonance imaging, genitourinary system, incontinence, kidney, penis, progeny, uric acid, urinalysis, urinary, urinary incontinence, urinary tract, urine
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A hormone found in the brain, platelets, digestive tract, and pineal gland. It acts both as a neurotransmitter (a substance that nerves use to send messages to one another) and a vasoconstrictor (a substance that causes blood vessels to narrow). A lack of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the brain is thought to be a cause of depression. Also called serotonin.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-hydroxytryptamine, melatonin, pineal body, pineal gland, pineal organ, pineal region tumor, serotonin
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(hy-DROK-see-TRIP-tuh-meen 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. It is a type of antiemetic. Also called 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist, Aloxi, Anzemet, dolasetron, dolasetron mesylate, granisetron, granisetron hydrochloride, Kytril, lerisetron, octreotide scan, ondansetron, ondansetron hydrochloride, palonosetron, palonosetron hydrochloride, SRS, talampanel, tropisetron, type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist, Zofran
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A drug used to treat certain types of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL). It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Also called Arranon and nelarabine.
- Browse Related Terms: 506U78, Arranon, nelarabine
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Rules that state that federal agencies must make their messages to the public available to people with disabilities.
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(...MY-nus SIN-drome) A rare disorder caused by loss of part of the long arm (Q arm) of human chromosome 5. This syndrome affects myeloid (bone marrow) cells, causing treatment-resistant anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes that may lead to acute myelogenous leukemia. Also called 5Q- syndrome.
- Browse Related Terms: 5Q minus syndrome, 5Q- syndrome, BCR-ABL fusion gene, c-ABL, Philadelphia chromosome, Translocation
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(...SIN-drome) A rare disorder caused by loss of part of the long arm (Q arm) of human chromosome 5. This syndrome affects myeloid (bone marrow) cells, causing treatment-resistant anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes that may lead to acute myelogenous leukemia. Also called 5Q minus syndrome.
- Browse Related Terms: 5Q minus syndrome, 5Q- syndrome, BCR-ABL fusion gene, c-ABL, Philadelphia chromosome, Translocation
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(6-hy-DROK-see-MEH-thul-AY-sel-FUL-veen) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene attaches to the cell's DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called irofulven.
- Browse Related Terms: 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene, arterial embolization, barrier, defibrotide, donor lymphocyte infusion, embolism, embolization, hepatic arterial occlusion, irofulven, microsphere, skin stimulation