All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A radioactive form of the element phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer.
- Browse Related Terms: P-32, phosphate, phosphoric, phosphorus-32, vitamin D
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A statistics term. A measure of probability that a difference between groups during an experiment happened by chance. The lower the p-value, the more likely it is that the difference between groups was caused by treatment.
- Browse Related Terms: Karnofsky Performance Status, KPS, mean, Median, p-value, performance status, significant, statistically significant
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A tumor suppressor gene that normally inhibits the growth of tumors. This gene is altered in many types of cancer.
- Browse Related Terms: alkylating agent, cytarabine, deferoxamine, glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase inhibitor, idoxuridine, MAGE-3, oncogene, p53 gene, ras gene, thymidylate synthase inhibitor, tributyrin
Also listed in:
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PAYS-may-ker) An electronic device that is implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It gives the heart electrical stimulation when it does not beat normally. It runs on batteries and has long, thin wires that connect it to the heart. Also called artificial pacemaker and cardiac pacemaker.
- Browse Related Terms: artificial pacemaker, cardiac pacemaker, EEG, electrode, electroencephalogram, ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, Lhermitte's sign, pacemaker, polysomnogram, surface electrode
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied as a way to improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Also called garden heliotrope, garden valerian, Indian valerian , Mexican valerian, valerian, Valeriana officinalis, and Valerianae radix.
- Browse Related Terms: garden heliotrope, garden valerian, Indian valerian, Mexican valerian, Pacific valerian, valerian, Valeriana officinalis, Valerianae radix
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A way to measure the amount a person has smoked over a long period of time. It is calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked. For example, 1 pack year is equal to smoking 1 pack per day for 1 year, or 2 packs per day for half a year, and so on.
- Browse Related Terms: aggravating factor, cadmium, inhaler, maximum inspiratory pressure test, MIP test, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine lozenge, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine patch, nicotine replacement therapy, pack year
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-klih-TAK-sil) A drug used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma. It is also used together with another drug to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Paclitaxel is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor. Also called Taxol.
- Browse Related Terms: ABI-007, Abraxane, nanoparticle paclitaxel, paclitaxel, paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, protein-bound paclitaxel, Taxol
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PAK-lih-TAK-sil al-BYOO-min-STAY-bih-lized NA-noh-PAR-tih-kil for-myoo-LAY-shun) A drug used to treat breast cancer that has spread or that has come back within 6 months after chemotherapy. It is also being studied in the treatment of newly diagnosed breast cancer and other types of cancer. Paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation is a type of mitotic inhibitor. Also called ABI-007, Abraxane, nanoparticle paclitaxel, and protein-bound paclitaxel.
- Browse Related Terms: ABI-007, Abraxane, nanoparticle paclitaxel, paclitaxel, paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, protein-bound paclitaxel, Taxol
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-klih-TAK-sil LY-poh-SOME) A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It is being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Paclitaxel liposome blocks the ability of cells to divide and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent. Also called LEP-ETU and PNU-93914.
- Browse Related Terms: LEP-ETU, liposomal SN-38, paclitaxel liposome, PNU-93914, SN-38 liposome
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-klih-TAK-sil PAH-lee-GLOO-mex) A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel combined with a protein called poliglumex that may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It is being studied in the treatment of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors. Also called CT-2103, paclitaxel polyglutamate , and Xyotax.
- Browse Related Terms: aloe-emodin, arctigenin, arctiin, CT-2103, emodin, glucocorticoid, glutathione S-transferase, paclitaxel poliglumex, paclitaxel polyglutamate, S-1, Xyotax
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-klih-TAK-sil PAH-lee-GLOO-tuh-mayt) A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel combined with a protein called poliglumex that may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It is being studied in the treatment of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors. Also called CT-2103, paclitaxel poliglumex , and Xyotax.
- Browse Related Terms: aloe-emodin, arctigenin, arctiin, CT-2103, emodin, glucocorticoid, glutathione S-transferase, paclitaxel poliglumex, paclitaxel polyglutamate, S-1, Xyotax
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-jet dih-ZEEZ ...) A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Paget disease of bone occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, skull, and lower spine. It is most common in older individuals, and may lead to bone pain, deformities, and fractures. Also called osteitis deformans.
- Browse Related Terms: EBV, Epstein-Barr virus, Fatigue, osteitis deformans, Paget disease of bone
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-jet dih-ZEEZ ...) A form of breast cancer in which the tumor grows from ducts beneath the nipple onto the surface of the nipple. Symptoms commonly include itching and burning and an eczema-like condition around the nipple, sometimes accompanied by oozing or bleeding.
- Browse Related Terms: aspergillosis, Aspergillus, candidiasis, candidosis, liposarcoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, Paget disease of the nipple, subcutaneous, thrush, trabecular cancer
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
The point at which a person becomes aware of pain.
- Browse Related Terms: body image, death rattle, DNR order, do not resuscitate order, hypnosis, imagery, interfering thought, intrusive thought, myasthenia gravis, pain threshold, philosophical, physical dependence, prostration, vitreous humor
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
A substance that is being studied for its ability to increase the effectiveness of the anticancer drug fluorouracil.
- Browse Related Terms: 5-FU, dipyridamole, diuretic, efficacy, eniluracil, ethynyluracil, floxuridine, fluorouracil, German Commission E, levamisole, PALA, potentiation, synergistic
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PAL-et) The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate).
- Browse Related Terms: dysgeusia, hard palate, mucositis, NPO, oral, oral cavity, oropharynx, palate, palatine uvula, parageusia, soft palate, uvula
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called uvula.
- Browse Related Terms: dysgeusia, hard palate, mucositis, NPO, oral, oral cavity, oropharynx, palate, palatine uvula, parageusia, soft palate, uvula
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(pal-ee-FER-min) A form of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) that is made in the laboratory. KGF stimulates the growth of cells that line the surface of the mouth and intestinal tract. Palifermin is used to prevent and treat oral mucositis (mouth sores) caused by high-dose chemotherapy and radiation therapy in leukemia and lymphoma. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) in other types of cancer. Palifermin is a type of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor. Also called Kepivance.
- Browse Related Terms: arsenic, autologous expanded mesenchymal stem cells OTI-010, conventional treatment, Gelclair, Gonzalez regimen, Kepivance, moxibustion, palifermin, polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel, RK-0202, Stromagen, toxicology, ultrasound energy
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer
(PA-lee-AY-shun) Relief of symptoms and suffering caused by cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Palliation helps a patient feel more comfortable and improves the quality of life, but does not cure the disease.
- Browse Related Terms: anesthetic, anxiety, bloating, chronic fatigue syndrome, GAD, general anesthesia, generalized anxiety disorder, inflammation, Inflammatory, lassitude, obsessive-compulsive disorder, palliation, palpitation, phantom limb pain, psychological, ritual, self-esteem, spinal cord compression, spirituality, VAS, visual analog scale
All > Healthcare > Medicine > Cancer > Breast Cancer
(pal-ee-uh-tiv) affording relief, but not cure. An alleviating medicine.
- Browse Related Terms: bilateral, cardiovascular, clinical, Genetic, localized, Negative, Palliative, Positive, Proliferative, prophylactic, Retrospective, Symptom, Vein