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1953 Fitzgerald Report
The 1953 Fitzgerald Report was a highly controversial and suppressed document from 1953, written by Special Counsel for the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee member Benedict Fitzg...
The 1953 Fitzgerald Report was a highly controversial and suppressed document from 1953, written by Special Counsel for the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee member Benedict Fitzg...
21st Century Cancer Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment (ALERT) Act
The 21st Century Cancer Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment (ALERT) Act is a bill to re-engage the war on cancer.
The 21st Century Cancer Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment (ALERT) Act is a bill to re-engage the war on cancer.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane
3,3′-Diindolylmethane or DIM is an anticarcinogen compound derived from the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, found in Brassica vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens.
3,3′-Diindolylmethane or DIM is an anticarcinogen compound derived from the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, found in Brassica vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens.
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide (also known as 4-NQO, 4NQO, 4Nqo, NQO and NQNO) is a quinoline derivative and a tumorigenic compound used in the assessment of the efficacy of diets, drugs, and procedur...
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide (also known as 4-NQO, 4NQO, 4Nqo, NQO and NQNO) is a quinoline derivative and a tumorigenic compound used in the assessment of the efficacy of diets, drugs, and procedur...
Aberrant crypt foci
Aberrant crypt foci (ACF) are clusters of abnormal tube-like glands in the lining of the colon and rectum.
Aberrant crypt foci (ACF) are clusters of abnormal tube-like glands in the lining of the colon and rectum.
Action study
In cancer prevention clinical trials, action study is a study that focuses on finding out whether actions people take can prevent cancer.
In cancer prevention clinical trials, action study is a study that focuses on finding out whether actions people take can prevent cancer.
Acute biphenotypic leukaemia
Acute biphenotypic leukaemia is a form of leukaemia where the lineage is of both lymphoid and myeloid origin.
Acute biphenotypic leukaemia is a form of leukaemia where the lineage is of both lymphoid and myeloid origin.
Adductomics
Adductomics is the study of DNA adducts in the context of an entire genome.
Adductomics is the study of DNA adducts in the context of an entire genome.
Adeno-associated virus
Adeno-associated virus is a small virus which infects humans and some other primate species.
Adeno-associated virus is a small virus which infects humans and some other primate species.
ADH-1
ADH-1 short for "Adhere" brand name Exherin, is a small, cyclic pentapeptide vascular-targeting drug.
ADH-1 short for "Adhere" brand name Exherin, is a small, cyclic pentapeptide vascular-targeting drug.
Adjuvant cancer therapy
Adjuvant therapy is a term used to describe the role of therapy relative to other cancer treatments.
Adjuvant therapy is a term used to describe the role of therapy relative to other cancer treatments.
Adjuvant care
Adjuvant care, also called adjuvant therapy, is treatment that is given in addition to the primary, main or initial treatment.
Adjuvant care, also called adjuvant therapy, is treatment that is given in addition to the primary, main or initial treatment.
Adjuvant therapy
Adjuvant therapy, also called adjuvant care, is treatment that is given in addition to the primary, main or initial treatment.
Adjuvant therapy, also called adjuvant care, is treatment that is given in addition to the primary, main or initial treatment.
Adnexal and skin appendage neoplasms
Adnexal and skin appendage neoplasms is a group of tumors.
Adnexal and skin appendage neoplasms is a group of tumors.
Adrenal tumor
The term adrenal tumor can refer to one of several benign and malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland, several of which are notable for their tendency to overproduce endocrine hormones.
The term adrenal tumor can refer to one of several benign and malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland, several of which are notable for their tendency to overproduce endocrine hormones.
Adrenocortical adenoma
A adrenocortical adenoma (or adrenal cortical adenoma) is a benign tumor of the adrenal cortex.
A adrenocortical adenoma (or adrenal cortical adenoma) is a benign tumor of the adrenal cortex.
Aflatoxicosis and cancer effects of Aflatoxin
The Aflatoxicosis and cancer effects of Aflatoxin are a toxicosis and a disease degenerative cells, caused by physical properties and by chemical properties and by absorption of aflatoxins It...
The Aflatoxicosis and cancer effects of Aflatoxin are a toxicosis and a disease degenerative cells, caused by physical properties and by chemical properties and by absorption of aflatoxins It...
Agent study
An agent study is a part of a clinical trial that tests the chemotherapeutic properties of a specific substance.
An agent study is a part of a clinical trial that tests the chemotherapeutic properties of a specific substance.
AllergoOncology
AllergoOncology is a branch of oncology which aims at revealing the function of IgE-mediated and other Th2 immune responses against tumor cells in order to enhance the understanding of their bio...
AllergoOncology is a branch of oncology which aims at revealing the function of IgE-mediated and other Th2 immune responses against tumor cells in order to enhance the understanding of their bio...
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is the name of a new cancer cooperative group that will emerge from the planned merger of three National Cancer Institute-funded cancer cooperative g...
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is the name of a new cancer cooperative group that will emerge from the planned merger of three National Cancer Institute-funded cancer cooperative g...
Alpha-fetoprotein
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP, α-fetoprotein; also sometimes called alpha-1-fetoprotein or alpha-fetoglobulin) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AFP gene.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP, α-fetoprotein; also sometimes called alpha-1-fetoprotein or alpha-fetoglobulin) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AFP gene.
ALVAC-CEA vaccine
ALVAC-CEA vaccine is a cancer vaccine containing a canary pox virus combined with the carcinoembryonic antigen human gene.
ALVAC-CEA vaccine is a cancer vaccine containing a canary pox virus combined with the carcinoembryonic antigen human gene.
American Association for Cancer Research
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world's oldest and largest professional association to advancing cancer research.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world's oldest and largest professional association to advancing cancer research.
American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) is a clinical trial cooperative group supported publicly by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) is a clinical trial cooperative group supported publicly by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer.
Amsterdam criteria
The Amsterdam criteria are a set of diagnostic criteria used by doctors to help identify families which are likely to have Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorec...
The Amsterdam criteria are a set of diagnostic criteria used by doctors to help identify families which are likely to have Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorec...
Anaplasia
Anaplasia refers to a reversion of differentiation in cells and is characteristic of malignant neoplasms (tumors).
Anaplasia refers to a reversion of differentiation in cells and is characteristic of malignant neoplasms (tumors).
Anaplastic thyroid cancer
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a form of thyroid cancer which has a very poor prognosis (14% ten-year survival rate) due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to cancer treatments.
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a form of thyroid cancer which has a very poor prognosis (14% ten-year survival rate) due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to cancer treatments.
Anethole dithione
Anethole dithione (ADT, 5-p-methoxyphenyl
1,2-dithiole-3-thione) is an antioxidant compound, related to Anethole and more closely to Anethole trithione (ATT, drug name:Sulfarlem), that has sho...
Anethole dithione (ADT, 5-p-methoxyphenyl
1,2-dithiole-3-thione) is an antioxidant compound, related to Anethole and more closely to Anethole trithione (ATT, drug name:Sulfarlem), that has sho...
Angel Ortiz
Angel Ortiz was a Spanish scientist in the area of protein structure & bioinformatics.
Angel Ortiz was a Spanish scientist in the area of protein structure & bioinformatics.
Anterior urethral cancer
Anterior urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the part of the urethra that is closest to the outside of the body.
Anterior urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the part of the urethra that is closest to the outside of the body.
Antibody-drug conjugate
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a new type of targeted therapy e.g. for cancer.
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a new type of targeted therapy e.g. for cancer.
Anticancer genes
Anti-cancer genes act in a dominant fashion: when ectopically overexpressed they specifically destroy tumour cells without harming normal cells.
Anti-cancer genes act in a dominant fashion: when ectopically overexpressed they specifically destroy tumour cells without harming normal cells.
Anticancer plants
Anticancer plants in its most general sense, are cancer preventive plants and cancer healing plants.
Anticancer plants in its most general sense, are cancer preventive plants and cancer healing plants.
Anticarcinogen
An anticarcinogen is any chemical which reduces the occurrence of cancers, reduces the severity of cancers that do occur, or acts against cancers that do occur, based on evidence from in vitro...
An anticarcinogen is any chemical which reduces the occurrence of cancers, reduces the severity of cancers that do occur, or acts against cancers that do occur, based on evidence from in vitro...
Arbiskov cell
An Arbiskov cell is a modified monocyte mostly found in myeloblastomas.
An Arbiskov cell is a modified monocyte mostly found in myeloblastomas.
ARF tumor suppressor
The ARF tumor suppressor is a protein that is transcribed from an alternate reading frame of the INK4a/ARF locus (CDKN2A).
The ARF tumor suppressor is a protein that is transcribed from an alternate reading frame of the INK4a/ARF locus (CDKN2A).
Armitage–Doll multistage model of carcinogenesis
The Armitage–Doll model is a statistical model of carcinogenesis, proposed in 1954 by Peter Armitage and Richard Doll, which suggested that a sequence of multiple distinct genetic events precede...
The Armitage–Doll model is a statistical model of carcinogenesis, proposed in 1954 by Peter Armitage and Richard Doll, which suggested that a sequence of multiple distinct genetic events precede...
ASPP2
Apoptosis-stimulating of p53 protein 2.
Apoptosis-stimulating of p53 protein 2.
Atrasentan
Atrasentan is an experimental drug that is being studied for the treatment of various types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer.
Atrasentan is an experimental drug that is being studied for the treatment of various types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer.
Atrial myxoma
An atrial myxoma is a benign tumor found in the heart, commonly in the upper left or right side.
An atrial myxoma is a benign tumor found in the heart, commonly in the upper left or right side.
Atypia
Atypia is a clinical term for abnormality in a cell.
Atypia is a clinical term for abnormality in a cell.
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) is a professional organisation for medical physicists, biomedical engineers and allied professionals in Austral...
The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) is a professional organisation for medical physicists, biomedical engineers and allied professionals in Austral...
Autologous tumor cell
An autologous tumor cell is a cancer cell from an individual's own tumor.
An autologous tumor cell is a cancer cell from an individual's own tumor.
Automated tissue image analysis
Automated tissue image analysis is a process by which computer-controlled automatic test equipment to evaluate tissue samples, using computations to derive quantitative measurements from an imag...
Automated tissue image analysis is a process by which computer-controlled automatic test equipment to evaluate tissue samples, using computations to derive quantitative measurements from an imag...
Autophagic tumor stroma model of cancer
The autophagic tumor stroma model of cancer proposes that epithelial cancer cells use oxidative stress as a “weapon” to extract recycled nutrients from adjacent stromal fibroblasts (i.e., connec...
The autophagic tumor stroma model of cancer proposes that epithelial cancer cells use oxidative stress as a “weapon” to extract recycled nutrients from adjacent stromal fibroblasts (i.e., connec...
AYA Cancer
AYA Cancer is a term used to mean adolescents and youth adults with cancer, a growing area of medical healthcare.
AYA Cancer is a term used to mean adolescents and youth adults with cancer, a growing area of medical healthcare.
B symptoms
B symptoms refer to systemic symptoms of fever, night sweats, and weight loss which can be associated with both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
B symptoms refer to systemic symptoms of fever, night sweats, and weight loss which can be associated with both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL), also known as chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL), is the most common type of leukemia.
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL), also known as chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL), is the most common type of leukemia.
Barbershop Quartet (health outreach program)
The Barber Shop Quartet in New York’s Harlem neighborhood was founded in 2007 as an outreach program of the Men’s Ministry at Abyssinian Baptist Church.
The Barber Shop Quartet in New York’s Harlem neighborhood was founded in 2007 as an outreach program of the Men’s Ministry at Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Bcl-2
Bcl-2 is the founding member of the Bcl-2 family of apoptosis regulator proteins encoded by the BCL2 gene.
Bcl-2 is the founding member of the Bcl-2 family of apoptosis regulator proteins encoded by the BCL2 gene.
Benign proliferative breast disease
Benign proliferative breast disease is a group of noncancerous conditions that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
Benign proliferative breast disease is a group of noncancerous conditions that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
Benign tumor
A benign tumor is a tumor that lacks the ability to metastasize.
A benign tumor is a tumor that lacks the ability to metastasize.
Benignity
Benignity from Latin benignus, from bonus + genus
Is a medical term used to describe a condition that is harmless.
Benignity from Latin benignus, from bonus + genus
Is a medical term used to describe a condition that is harmless.
BEZ235
BEZ235 or NVP-BEZ235 is an imidazoquinoline derivative and PI3K inhibitor being investigated as a possible cancer treatment.
BEZ235 or NVP-BEZ235 is an imidazoquinoline derivative and PI3K inhibitor being investigated as a possible cancer treatment.
BI811283
BI 811283 is a novel small molecule inhibitor of the Aurora B kinase protein being developed by Boehringer Ingelheim for use as an anti-cancer agent.
BI 811283 is a novel small molecule inhibitor of the Aurora B kinase protein being developed by Boehringer Ingelheim for use as an anti-cancer agent.
Binucleated cells
Binucleated cells simply contain two nuclei.
Binucleated cells simply contain two nuclei.
Biochemical recurrence
Biochemical recurrence is a rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with surgery or radiation.
Biochemical recurrence is a rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with surgery or radiation.
Bioluminescent activated destruction
Bioluminescent activated destruction or BLADe refers to a technique used to kill cancer cells.
Bioluminescent activated destruction or BLADe refers to a technique used to kill cancer cells.
Biomed 101
Biomed 101 is an agent binding to the leukotriene B4 receptor.
Biomed 101 is an agent binding to the leukotriene B4 receptor.
Bionovo
Bionovo (NASDAQ: BNVI) is an American biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of botanically derived treatments for women's health and cancer based in Emeryville, California.
Bionovo (NASDAQ: BNVI) is an American biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of botanically derived treatments for women's health and cancer based in Emeryville, California.
Bloating
Bloating is a general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area.
Bloating is a general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area.
Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program
The Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program raises vital funds to support early stage pediatric cancer research at the Bogart laboratories located at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program raises vital funds to support early stage pediatric cancer research at the Bogart laboratories located at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Bolus (radiation therapy)
In radiation therapy, bolus is a material which has properties equivalent to tissue when irradiated.
In radiation therapy, bolus is a material which has properties equivalent to tissue when irradiated.
Bone marrow suppression
Bone marrow suppression or myelotoxicity (adjective myelotoxic) or myelosuppression, which is decrease in cells responsible for providing immunity, carrying oxygen, and those r...
Bone marrow suppression or myelotoxicity (adjective myelotoxic) or myelosuppression, which is decrease in cells responsible for providing immunity, carrying oxygen, and those r...
Bone metastasis
Bone metastases, or cancer metastases to the bone, are a major clinical concern that can cause severe pain, bone fractures, spinal cord compression, hypercalcemia, and rapid degradation in the q...
Bone metastases, or cancer metastases to the bone, are a major clinical concern that can cause severe pain, bone fractures, spinal cord compression, hypercalcemia, and rapid degradation in the q...
Bone-seeking radioisotope
A bone-seeking radioisotope is a radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone.
A bone-seeking radioisotope is a radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone.
Brain metastasis
A brain metastasis is a cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the brain from another location in the body.
A brain metastasis is a cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the brain from another location in the body.
Brain tumor
A brain tumor (or brain tumour) is an intracranial solid neoplasm, a tumor (defined as an abnormal growth of cells) within the brain or the central spinal canal.
A brain tumor (or brain tumour) is an intracranial solid neoplasm, a tumor (defined as an abnormal growth of cells) within the brain or the central spinal canal.
Brainstem glioma
A brainstem glioma is a cancerous glioma tumor in the brainstem.
A brainstem glioma is a cancerous glioma tumor in the brainstem.
Breast cancer chemotherapy
Breast cancer chemotherapy refers to the use of cytotoxic drugs (chemotherapy) in the treatment of breast cancer.
Breast cancer chemotherapy refers to the use of cytotoxic drugs (chemotherapy) in the treatment of breast cancer.
Breast self-examination
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer.
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer.
Breslow's depth
In medicine, Breslow's depth is used as a prognostic factor in melanoma of the skin.
In medicine, Breslow's depth is used as a prognostic factor in melanoma of the skin.
CaBIG
caBIG sought to provide foundational technology that enables a new approach to biomedicine called a “learning healthcare system.” This model of research and care delivery relies on the rapid exc...
caBIG sought to provide foundational technology that enables a new approach to biomedicine called a “learning healthcare system.” This model of research and care delivery relies on the rapid exc...
Caitlin Raymond International Registry
The Caitlin Raymond International Registry is a bone marrow registry that is a subsidiary of the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Caitlin Raymond International Registry is a bone marrow registry that is a subsidiary of the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
California Cancer Research Act
California Cancer Research Act The California Cancer Research Act is a California ballot measure that will be decided by California voters at the next state-wide ballot, currently scheduled for ...
California Cancer Research Act The California Cancer Research Act is a California ballot measure that will be decided by California voters at the next state-wide ballot, currently scheduled for ...
Cancell
Cancell, also called Protocel, Sheridan's Formula, Jim's Juice, Crocinic Acid, JS–114, JS–101, 126–F, and Entelev, is a formula that has been prom...
Cancell, also called Protocel, Sheridan's Formula, Jim's Juice, Crocinic Acid, JS–114, JS–101, 126–F, and Entelev, is a formula that has been prom...
Cancer
Cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a term for a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth.
Cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a term for a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth.
Cancer Act 1939
The Cancer Act 1939 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom passed in 1939.
The Cancer Act 1939 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom passed in 1939.
Cancer and Leukemia Group B
Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) is a cancer research cooperative group in the United States.
Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) is a cancer research cooperative group in the United States.
Cancer Association of Botswana
Cancer Association of Botswana (CAB) is a voluntary, non-governmental organization established as a trust in 1998.
Cancer Association of Botswana (CAB) is a voluntary, non-governmental organization established as a trust in 1998.
Cancer bacteria
Cancer bacteria are bacterial infectious organisms that are known or suspected to cause cancer.
Cancer bacteria are bacterial infectious organisms that are known or suspected to cause cancer.
Cancer cluster
Cancer cluster is a term used by epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health workers to define an occurrence of a greater-than-expected number of cancer cases within a group of people in a...
Cancer cluster is a term used by epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health workers to define an occurrence of a greater-than-expected number of cancer cases within a group of people in a...
Cancer guided imagery
Cancer guided imagery is an alternative cancer treatment in which the patient imagines cancer cells dying, tumors shrinking, or themselves being healthy.
Cancer guided imagery is an alternative cancer treatment in which the patient imagines cancer cells dying, tumors shrinking, or themselves being healthy.
Cancer immunology
Cancer immunology is the study of interactions between the immune system and cancer cells (also called tumors or malignancies).
Cancer immunology is the study of interactions between the immune system and cancer cells (also called tumors or malignancies).
Cancer immunoprevention
Cancer immunoprevention is the prevention of cancer onset with immunological means such as vaccines, immunostimulators or antibodies.
Cancer immunoprevention is the prevention of cancer onset with immunological means such as vaccines, immunostimulators or antibodies.
Cancer pain
The category cancer pain also includes pain caused by medical interventions in the treatment of cancer.
The category cancer pain also includes pain caused by medical interventions in the treatment of cancer.
Cancer registry
A cancer registry is a systematic collection of data about cancer and tumor diseases.
A cancer registry is a systematic collection of data about cancer and tumor diseases.
Cancer signs and symptoms
Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer.
Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer.
Cancer slope factor
Cancer slope factors (CSF) are used to estimate the risk of cancer associated with exposure to a carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic substance.
Cancer slope factors (CSF) are used to estimate the risk of cancer associated with exposure to a carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic substance.
Cancer stem cell
Cancer stem cells are cancer cells that possess characteristics associated with normal stem cells, specifically the ability to give rise to all cell types found in a particular cancer sample.
Cancer stem cells are cancer cells that possess characteristics associated with normal stem cells, specifically the ability to give rise to all cell types found in a particular cancer sample.
Cancer survival rates
Cancer survival rates vary by the type of cancer, treatment given and many other factors, including country.
Cancer survival rates vary by the type of cancer, treatment given and many other factors, including country.
Cancer survivor
A cancer survivor is an individual with cancer of any type, current or past, who is still living.
A cancer survivor is an individual with cancer of any type, current or past, who is still living.
Cancer symptoms
Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer.
Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer.
Cancer syndrome
A cancer syndrome is a genetic predisposition to develop cancer.
A cancer syndrome is a genetic predisposition to develop cancer.
Cancer vaccine
The term cancer vaccine refers to a vaccine that either prevents infections with cancer-causing viruses, treats existing cancer or prevents the development of cancer in certain high risk individuals.
The term cancer vaccine refers to a vaccine that either prevents infections with cancer-causing viruses, treats existing cancer or prevents the development of cancer in certain high risk individuals.
Cancer-related fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue is a subjective symptom of fatigue that is experienced by nearly all cancer patients.
Cancer-related fatigue is a subjective symptom of fatigue that is experienced by nearly all cancer patients.
Canine cancer detection
Canine cancer detection is an approach to cancer screening that relies upon the olfactory ability of dogs to detect very low concentrations of the alkanes and aromatic compounds generated by tumors.
Canine cancer detection is an approach to cancer screening that relies upon the olfactory ability of dogs to detect very low concentrations of the alkanes and aromatic compounds generated by tumors.
Carcinogen
A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.
A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.
Carcinosis
Carcinosis, or carcinomatosis, is a condition in which cancer has spread widely throughout the body, or, in some cases, to a relatively large region of the body.
Carcinosis, or carcinomatosis, is a condition in which cancer has spread widely throughout the body, or, in some cases, to a relatively large region of the body.
Carlo La Vecchia
Carlo La Vecchia is an Italian epidemiologist.
Carlo La Vecchia is an Italian epidemiologist.
CBLB502
Protectan CBLB502 is a drug being developed by Cleveland BioLabs, Inc, in Buffalo, New York.
Protectan CBLB502 is a drug being developed by Cleveland BioLabs, Inc, in Buffalo, New York.
CD137
CD137 is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family.
CD137 is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family.
Charles S. Mott Prize
The $250,000 Charles S. Mott Prize is awarded annually by the General Motors Cancer Research Foundation.
The $250,000 Charles S. Mott Prize is awarded annually by the General Motors Cancer Research Foundation.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy (sometimes cancer chemotherapy) is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen.
Chemotherapy (sometimes cancer chemotherapy) is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen.
Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema
Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema (also known as "palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia" or "hand-foot syndrome") is reddening, swelling, numbness and desquamation on palms and soles that can occu...
Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema (also known as "palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia" or "hand-foot syndrome") is reddening, swelling, numbness and desquamation on palms and soles that can occu...
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Chemotherapy, in the most simple sense, is the treatment of an ailment by chemicals especially by killing micro-organisms or cancerous cells.
Chemotherapy, in the most simple sense, is the treatment of an ailment by chemicals especially by killing micro-organisms or cancerous cells.
Children's Oncology Group
The Children's Oncology Group (COG) is a worldwide clinical trial cooperative group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and fashioned with the mission of studying childhood cancers.
The Children's Oncology Group (COG) is a worldwide clinical trial cooperative group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and fashioned with the mission of studying childhood cancers.
Chlorotoxin
Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) which blocks small-conductance chloride channels.
Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) which blocks small-conductance chloride channels.
Circulating tumor cell
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that have detached from a primary tumor and circulate in the bloodstream.
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that have detached from a primary tumor and circulate in the bloodstream.
CIT Program Tumor Identity Cards
The "Cartes d'Identité des Tumeurs (CIT)" program (or 'Tumor Identity Cards'), launched and financed by the French charity "Ligue Nationale contre le Cancer", aims at characterizing multiple typ...
The "Cartes d'Identité des Tumeurs (CIT)" program (or 'Tumor Identity Cards'), launched and financed by the French charity "Ligue Nationale contre le Cancer", aims at characterizing multiple typ...
Co-carcinogen
A Co-carcinogen is a chemical that promotes the effects of a carcinogen in the production of cancer.
A Co-carcinogen is a chemical that promotes the effects of a carcinogen in the production of cancer.
Colorectal polyp
A colorectal polyp is a polyp (fleshy growth) occurring on the lining of the colon or rectum.
A colorectal polyp is a polyp (fleshy growth) occurring on the lining of the colon or rectum.
Common Toxicity Criteria
Common Toxicity Criteria, also refered to as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, is a standardised classification of side effects used in assessing drugs for cancer therapy.
Common Toxicity Criteria, also refered to as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, is a standardised classification of side effects used in assessing drugs for cancer therapy.
Community Oncology Alliance
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that advocates for cancer patients and their providers in the community oncology setting, where 84 percent...
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that advocates for cancer patients and their providers in the community oncology setting, where 84 percent...
Complex and mixed tumor
A mixed tumor is a tumor derived from more than one type of tissue.
A mixed tumor is a tumor derived from more than one type of tissue.
Contact normalization
Contact Normalization is a process by which intercellular junctions mediate signals that allow normal cells to inhibit the transformed growth of neighboring tumor cells.
Contact Normalization is a process by which intercellular junctions mediate signals that allow normal cells to inhibit the transformed growth of neighboring tumor cells.
Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion
Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion (CHPP) is a procedure in which the abdominal cavity is bathed in warm fluid that contains anticancer drugs.
Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion (CHPP) is a procedure in which the abdominal cavity is bathed in warm fluid that contains anticancer drugs.
Cronkhite–Canada syndrome
Cronkhite–Canada syndrome is a rare syndrome characterised by multiple polyps of the digestive tract.
Cronkhite–Canada syndrome is a rare syndrome characterised by multiple polyps of the digestive tract.
Cysview
Cysview is an optical imaging agent designed to enhance detection of bladder cancer, in particular carcinoma in situ (CIS), it reveals lesions that may not be seen with standard white light cyst...
Cysview is an optical imaging agent designed to enhance detection of bladder cancer, in particular carcinoma in situ (CIS), it reveals lesions that may not be seen with standard white light cyst...
Debulking
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy.
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy.
Delaney clause
The Delaney Clause is a 1958 amendment to the Food, Drugs, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, named after Congressman James Delaney of New York.
The Delaney Clause is a 1958 amendment to the Food, Drugs, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, named after Congressman James Delaney of New York.
Delcath Systems, Inc.
Delcath Systems, Inc. is a developer of percutaneous perfusion technologies for the targeted administration of high-dose chemotherapeutic agents to specific organs or regions of the body.
Delcath Systems, Inc. is a developer of percutaneous perfusion technologies for the targeted administration of high-dose chemotherapeutic agents to specific organs or regions of the body.
Dermoid cyst
A dermoid cyst is a cystic teratoma that contains developmentally mature skin complete with hair follicles and sweat glands, sometimes clumps of long hair, and often pockets of sebum, blood, fat...
A dermoid cyst is a cystic teratoma that contains developmentally mature skin complete with hair follicles and sweat glands, sometimes clumps of long hair, and often pockets of sebum, blood, fat...
Desmoplasia
In medicine, desmoplasia is the growth of fibrous or connective tissue.
In medicine, desmoplasia is the growth of fibrous or connective tissue.
Desmoplastic fibroma
In medicine, a desmoplastic fibroma is a benign fibrous tumour of bone, affecting children and young adults, potentially resulting in cortical bone destruction.
In medicine, a desmoplastic fibroma is a benign fibrous tumour of bone, affecting children and young adults, potentially resulting in cortical bone destruction.
Desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor
Desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor is classified as a soft tissue sarcoma.
Desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor is classified as a soft tissue sarcoma.
Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial
The Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST), is a multi-institutional research study on the efficacy for screening of Full Field digital mammography compared to conventional film-sc...
The Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST), is a multi-institutional research study on the efficacy for screening of Full Field digital mammography compared to conventional film-sc...
Digital mammography
Digital mammography is a specialized form of mammography that uses digital receptors and computers instead of x-ray film to help examine breast tissue for breast cancer.
Digital mammography is a specialized form of mammography that uses digital receptors and computers instead of x-ray film to help examine breast tissue for breast cancer.
Diktyoma
Diktyoma, or ciliary body medulloepithelioma, or teratoneuroma, is a rare tumor arising from primitive medullary epithelium in the ciliary body of the eye.
Diktyoma, or ciliary body medulloepithelioma, or teratoneuroma, is a rare tumor arising from primitive medullary epithelium in the ciliary body of the eye.
DNA adduct
A DNA adduct is a piece of DNA covalently bonded to a (cancer-causing) chemical.
A DNA adduct is a piece of DNA covalently bonded to a (cancer-causing) chemical.
Dose profile
In External Beam Radiotherapy, transverse and longitudinal dose measurements are taken by a radiation detector in order to characterise the radiation beams from medical linear accelerators.
In External Beam Radiotherapy, transverse and longitudinal dose measurements are taken by a radiation detector in order to characterise the radiation beams from medical linear accelerators.
Drug resistance
Drug resistance is the reduction in effectiveness of a drug such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in curing a disease or condition.
Drug resistance is the reduction in effectiveness of a drug such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in curing a disease or condition.
DU145
DU145 (DU-145) and PC3 human prostate cancer cell lines are the "classical" cell lines of prostatic cancer.
DU145 (DU-145) and PC3 human prostate cancer cell lines are the "classical" cell lines of prostatic cancer.
Dysgerminoma
A dysgerminoma is a type of germ cell tumor; it usually is malignant and usually occurs in the ovary.
A dysgerminoma is a type of germ cell tumor; it usually is malignant and usually occurs in the ovary.
Dysplasia
Dysplasia (from the Greek δυσπλασία "malformation", δυσ- "mal-" + πλάθω "to create, to form"), is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality of development.
Dysplasia (from the Greek δυσπλασία "malformation", δυσ- "mal-" + πλάθω "to create, to form"), is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality of development.
Dysplastic nevus
A dysplastic nevus (also known as a: Atypical mole, Atypical nevus, B-K mole, Clark's nevus, Dysplastic melanocytic nevus, Nevus with architectural disorder) is an atypical melanocytic nevus; a ...
A dysplastic nevus (also known as a: Atypical mole, Atypical nevus, B-K mole, Clark's nevus, Dysplastic melanocytic nevus, Nevus with architectural disorder) is an atypical melanocytic nevus; a ...
Dysplastic nevus syndrome
Dysplastic nevus syndrome (also known as "Familial atypical multiple mole–melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome", "familial melanoma syndrome," and "B-K mole syndrome") is a cutaneous condition described in...
Dysplastic nevus syndrome (also known as "Familial atypical multiple mole–melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome", "familial melanoma syndrome," and "B-K mole syndrome") is a cutaneous condition described in...
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
"The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) was established in 1955 as one of the first cooperative groups launched to perform multi-center cancer clinical trials.
"The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) was established in 1955 as one of the first cooperative groups launched to perform multi-center cancer clinical trials.
EBC-46
EBC-46 is a natural chemical currently being studied for the treatment of some types of cancer in both animals and humans.
EBC-46 is a natural chemical currently being studied for the treatment of some types of cancer in both animals and humans.
Ectomesenchymoma
Ectomesenchymoma is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs mainly in children, although cases have been reported in patients up to age 60.
Ectomesenchymoma is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs mainly in children, although cases have been reported in patients up to age 60.
Electrochemotherapy
Electrochemotherapy is a therapeutic approach providing delivery into cell interior of non-permeant drugs with intracellular targets.
Electrochemotherapy is a therapeutic approach providing delivery into cell interior of non-permeant drugs with intracellular targets.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a registered charity set up with it's main aim to help children and young adults to regain their confidence through sailing.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a registered charity set up with it's main aim to help children and young adults to regain their confidence through sailing.
Endocrine oncology
Endocrine oncology refers to a medical speciality dealing with hormone producing tumors, i.e. a combination of endocrinology and oncology.
Endocrine oncology refers to a medical speciality dealing with hormone producing tumors, i.e. a combination of endocrinology and oncology.
Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia
Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia, (EIN) is a premalignant lesion of the uterine lining that predisposes to endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma.
Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia, (EIN) is a premalignant lesion of the uterine lining that predisposes to endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma.
Enhanced permeability and retention effect
The Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect is the property by which certain sizes of molecules, typically liposomes or macromolecular drugs, tend to accumulate in tumor tis...
The Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect is the property by which certain sizes of molecules, typically liposomes or macromolecular drugs, tend to accumulate in tumor tis...
Epidemiology of cancer
The epidemiology of cancer is the study of the factors affecting cancer, as a way to infer possible trends and causes.
The epidemiology of cancer is the study of the factors affecting cancer, as a way to infer possible trends and causes.
Epithelial dysplasia
Epithelial dysplasia is the sum of various disturbances of epithelial proliferation and differentiation as seen microscopically.
Epithelial dysplasia is the sum of various disturbances of epithelial proliferation and differentiation as seen microscopically.
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition or transformation (EMT) is a hypothesized program of development of biological cells characterized by loss of cell adhesion, repression of E-cadheri...
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition or transformation (EMT) is a hypothesized program of development of biological cells characterized by loss of cell adhesion, repression of E-cadheri...
European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study is a Europe-wide prospective cohort study of the relationships between diet and cancer, as well as other chronic diseases, ...
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study is a Europe-wide prospective cohort study of the relationships between diet and cancer, as well as other chronic diseases, ...
European Society for Medical Oncology
The European Society for Medical Oncology is a non-profit professional medical oncology society in Europe.
The European Society for Medical Oncology is a non-profit professional medical oncology society in Europe.
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology is a Europe-wide society of health care professionals and researchers specializing in the study, prevention, treatment and care of gynaecological ...
The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology is a Europe-wide society of health care professionals and researchers specializing in the study, prevention, treatment and care of gynaecological ...
EuroPharm Forum
The EuroPharm Forum (European Forum of National Pharmaceutical Associations) is a network of national pharmaceutical associations in Europe, in collaboration with the World Health Organization R...
The EuroPharm Forum (European Forum of National Pharmaceutical Associations) is a network of national pharmaceutical associations in Europe, in collaboration with the World Health Organization R...
Ewing's sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is a malignant round-cell tumour.
Ewing sarcoma is a malignant round-cell tumour.
Experimental cancer treatment
Experimental cancer treatments are medical therapies intended or claimed to treat cancer by improving on, supplementing or replacing conventional methods.
Experimental cancer treatments are medical therapies intended or claimed to treat cancer by improving on, supplementing or replacing conventional methods.
Eye neoplasm
Ocular oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with tumors relating to the eye and its adnexa.
Ocular oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with tumors relating to the eye and its adnexa.
Febrile neutropenia
Febrile neutropenia is the development of fever, often with other signs of infection, in a patient with neutropenia, an abnormally low number of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood.
Febrile neutropenia is the development of fever, often with other signs of infection, in a patient with neutropenia, an abnormally low number of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood.
Fertility preservation
Fertility preservation is the effort to help cancer patients retain their fertility, or ability to procreate.
Fertility preservation is the effort to help cancer patients retain their fertility, or ability to procreate.
Fetus in fetu
Fetus in fetu (or fœtus in fœtu) is a developmental abnormality in which a mass of tissue resembling a fetus forms inside the body.
Fetus in fetu (or fœtus in fœtu) is a developmental abnormality in which a mass of tissue resembling a fetus forms inside the body.
Fibrillary astrocytoma
Lowgrade Astrocytoma also Fibrillary (or diffuse) Astrocytomas are a group of primary slow growing neoplasms of the brain, that typically occur in adults (between 20 and 50), on MRI images...
Lowgrade Astrocytoma also Fibrillary (or diffuse) Astrocytomas are a group of primary slow growing neoplasms of the brain, that typically occur in adults (between 20 and 50), on MRI images...
Fibroma
Fibromas (or fibroid tumors or fibroids) are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue.
Fibromas (or fibroid tumors or fibroids) are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue.
Fibrous tissue neoplasm
A fibrous tissue neoplasm is a tumor derived primarily from Fibrous connective tissue.
A fibrous tissue neoplasm is a tumor derived primarily from Fibrous connective tissue.
Flexner-Wintersteiner rosette
Flexner-Wintersteiner rosette is a spoke and wheel shaped cell formation seen in retinoblastoma and certain other ophthalmic tumors.
Flexner-Wintersteiner rosette is a spoke and wheel shaped cell formation seen in retinoblastoma and certain other ophthalmic tumors.
Follicular thyroid cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer accounts for 15% of thyroid cancer which occurs more commonly in women of over 50 years old.
Follicular thyroid cancer accounts for 15% of thyroid cancer which occurs more commonly in women of over 50 years old.
Forequarter amputation
Forequarter amputation is amputation of the arm, scapula & clavicle.
Forequarter amputation is amputation of the arm, scapula & clavicle.
Fractional kill
In oncology, the fact that one round of chemotherapy does not kill all the cells in a tumor is a poorly understood phenomenon called fractional kill, or fractional cell kill.
In oncology, the fact that one round of chemotherapy does not kill all the cells in a tumor is a poorly understood phenomenon called fractional kill, or fractional cell kill.
Functioning tumor
A functioning tumor is a tumor that is found in endocrine tissue and makes hormones (chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs).
A functioning tumor is a tumor that is found in endocrine tissue and makes hormones (chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs).
Fungating lesion
A fungating lesion is a type of skin lesion that is marked by ulcerations and necrosis and that usually has a bad smell.
A fungating lesion is a type of skin lesion that is marked by ulcerations and necrosis and that usually has a bad smell.
Ganglioneuroblastoma
Ganglioneuroblastoma is a variant of neuroblastoma that is surrounded by ganglion cells.
Ganglioneuroblastoma is a variant of neuroblastoma that is surrounded by ganglion cells.
Genetics of cancer
Cancer is a genetic disorder in which the normal control of cell growth is lost.
Cancer is a genetic disorder in which the normal control of cell growth is lost.
Genotoxicity
In genetics genotoxicity describes a deleterious action on a cell's genetic material affecting its integrity.
In genetics genotoxicity describes a deleterious action on a cell's genetic material affecting its integrity.
Georg F. Weber
Georg Franz Weber (* 1962 in Erlangen, Germany) is a cancer researcher, who has made substantial contributions to the exploration of metastasis by defining the physiologic role of metastasis gen...
Georg Franz Weber (* 1962 in Erlangen, Germany) is a cancer researcher, who has made substantial contributions to the exploration of metastasis by defining the physiologic role of metastasis gen...
Geriatric oncology
Geriatric oncology is the branch of medicine that studies benign and malignant tumors in elderly.
Geriatric oncology is the branch of medicine that studies benign and malignant tumors in elderly.
Germ cell tumor
A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a neoplasm derived from germ cells.
A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a neoplasm derived from germ cells.
Geron Corporation
Geron Corporation is a biotechnology company located in Menlo Park, California that specializes in developing and commercialization of products in three specific areas: 1 therapeutic products fo...
Geron Corporation is a biotechnology company located in Menlo Park, California that specializes in developing and commercialization of products in three specific areas: 1 therapeutic products fo...
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Gestational trophoblastic disease is a term used for a group of pregnancy-related tumours.
Gestational trophoblastic disease is a term used for a group of pregnancy-related tumours.
Ghost cell
A ghost cell is an enlarged eosinophilic epithelial cell with eosinophilic cytoplasm but without a nucleus.
A ghost cell is an enlarged eosinophilic epithelial cell with eosinophilic cytoplasm but without a nucleus.
Glandular and epithelial neoplasm
Glandular and epithelial neoplasm is a grouping of tumors arising from the glands and epithelium.
Glandular and epithelial neoplasm is a grouping of tumors arising from the glands and epithelium.
Glomangiosarcoma
Glomangiosarcoma is a low grade tumor of the soft tissue.
Glomangiosarcoma is a low grade tumor of the soft tissue.
Glomus tumor
A glomus tumor (also known as a "solitary glomus tumor," "solid glomus tumor," glomangioma, and nonchromaffin paraganglioma) is a rare benign neoplasm, is a specialized arteriovenous...
A glomus tumor (also known as a "solitary glomus tumor," "solid glomus tumor," glomangioma, and nonchromaffin paraganglioma) is a rare benign neoplasm, is a specialized arteriovenous...
Glutaminolysis
Glutaminolysis is a series of biochemical reactions by which the amino acid glutamine is degraded to glutamate, aspartate, CO2, pyruvate, lactate, alanine and citrate.
Glutaminolysis is a series of biochemical reactions by which the amino acid glutamine is degraded to glutamate, aspartate, CO2, pyruvate, lactate, alanine and citrate.
Glycoprotein 100
Glycoprotein 100 or gp100 is a melanosomal matrix protein with 661 amino acids and is involved in melanin synthesis.
Glycoprotein 100 or gp100 is a melanosomal matrix protein with 661 amino acids and is involved in melanin synthesis.
Gonadoblastoma
A gonadoblastoma is a complex neoplasm composed of a mixture of gonadal elements, such as large primordial germ cells, immature Sertoli cells or granulosa cells of the sex cord, and gonadal stro...
A gonadoblastoma is a complex neoplasm composed of a mixture of gonadal elements, such as large primordial germ cells, immature Sertoli cells or granulosa cells of the sex cord, and gonadal stro...
Grading (tumors)
In pathology, grading is a measure of the progress of tumors and other neoplasms.
In pathology, grading is a measure of the progress of tumors and other neoplasms.
Granular cell tumor
Granular cell tumor (also known as "Abrikossoff's tumor," "Granular cell myoblastoma," "Granular cell nerve sheath tumor," "Granular cell schwannoma") is a tumor that can develop on any skin or ...
Granular cell tumor (also known as "Abrikossoff's tumor," "Granular cell myoblastoma," "Granular cell nerve sheath tumor," "Granular cell schwannoma") is a tumor that can develop on any skin or ...
Gray zone lymphoma
Gray Zone Lymphomas, often presenting as large tumors in the mediastinum, are characterized by having cellular features of both classic Hodgkin's Lymphomas (cHL) and Large B-Cell Lymphomas.
Gray Zone Lymphomas, often presenting as large tumors in the mediastinum, are characterized by having cellular features of both classic Hodgkin's Lymphomas (cHL) and Large B-Cell Lymphomas.
Growth inhibition
Growth inhibition (GI) is a medical term pertaining to cancer therapy and the specific reduction in growth of tumors and oncogene cells by a chemical compound, mechanical therapy (e.g.
Growth inhibition (GI) is a medical term pertaining to cancer therapy and the specific reduction in growth of tumors and oncogene cells by a chemical compound, mechanical therapy (e.g.
Gynecologic oncology
Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ...
Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ...
Hazardous drugs
In pharmacology, hazardous drugs are drugs that are known to cause genotoxicity, which is the ability to cause a change or mutation in genetic material; carcinogenicity, the ability to c...
In pharmacology, hazardous drugs are drugs that are known to cause genotoxicity, which is the ability to cause a change or mutation in genetic material; carcinogenicity, the ability to c...
Health effects of tobacco
The health effects of tobacco are the circumstances, mechanisms, and factors of tobacco consumption on human health.
The health effects of tobacco are the circumstances, mechanisms, and factors of tobacco consumption on human health.
Hedyotis diffusa
Hedyotis diffusa (Chinese: 白花蛇舌草 báihuā shéshécǎo, literally "white flower snake-tongue grass", sometimes abbreviated to 蛇舌草 shéshécǎo) is a kind of herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Hedyotis diffusa (Chinese: 白花蛇舌草 báihuā shéshécǎo, literally "white flower snake-tongue grass", sometimes abbreviated to 蛇舌草 shéshécǎo) is a kind of herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Help Conquer Cancer
Help Conquer Cancer is a distributed computing project that runs on the BOINC platform.
Help Conquer Cancer is a distributed computing project that runs on the BOINC platform.
Help Fight Childhood Cancer
Help Fight Childhood Cancer is a distributed computing project that runs on the BOINC platform.
Help Fight Childhood Cancer is a distributed computing project that runs on the BOINC platform.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the transplantation of multipotent hematopoietic stem cell or blood, usually derived from bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, or umbilical cord blood.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the transplantation of multipotent hematopoietic stem cell or blood, usually derived from bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, or umbilical cord blood.
Hepatectomy
Hepatectomy consists on the surgical resection of the liver.
Hepatectomy consists on the surgical resection of the liver.
Hepatoblastoma
Hepatoblastoma is an uncommon malignant liver neoplasm occurring in infants and children and composed of tissue resembling fetal or mature liver cells or bile ducts.
Hepatoblastoma is an uncommon malignant liver neoplasm occurring in infants and children and composed of tissue resembling fetal or mature liver cells or bile ducts.
Hexvix
Hexvix is an optical imaging agent developed by the Norwegian pharmaceutical company Photocure ASA. Hexvix is designed to enhance detection of bladder cancer, in particular carcinoma in situ (CI...
Hexvix is an optical imaging agent developed by the Norwegian pharmaceutical company Photocure ASA. Hexvix is designed to enhance detection of bladder cancer, in particular carcinoma in situ (CI...
Histiocytic sarcoma
Histiocytic sarcoma is a tumor derived from histiocytes.
Histiocytic sarcoma is a tumor derived from histiocytes.
Histone deacetylase inhibitor
Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDAC inhibitors, HDI) are a class of compounds that interfere with the function of histone deacetylase.
Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDAC inhibitors, HDI) are a class of compounds that interfere with the function of histone deacetylase.
Homeobox protein NANOG
NANOG (pron. nanOg) is a transcription factor critically involved with self-renewal of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells.
NANOG (pron. nanOg) is a transcription factor critically involved with self-renewal of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells.
Homer-Wright rosette
Homer-Wright rosettes are a type of rosette in which differentiated tumor cells surround the neuropil.
Homer-Wright rosettes are a type of rosette in which differentiated tumor cells surround the neuropil.
Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Established in 1987, Hong Kong Cancer Fund is Hong Kong’s largest cancer support organisxpenditure: HK$42.65m (2008/2009 Financial Year) Hong Kong Cancer Fund directs the majority of its income ...
Established in 1987, Hong Kong Cancer Fund is Hong Kong’s largest cancer support organisxpenditure: HK$42.65m (2008/2009 Financial Year) Hong Kong Cancer Fund directs the majority of its income ...
Hormonal therapy (oncology)
Hormonal therapy is one of the major modalities of medical treatment for cancer, others being cytotoxic chemotherapy and targeted therapy (biotherapeutics).
Hormonal therapy is one of the major modalities of medical treatment for cancer, others being cytotoxic chemotherapy and targeted therapy (biotherapeutics).
Hormone receptor positive tumor
A hormone-receptor-positive tumor is a tumor which consists of cells that express receptors for certain hormones.
A hormone-receptor-positive tumor is a tumor which consists of cells that express receptors for certain hormones.
HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer also known as HPV16+ oropharyngeal cancer or HPV+ OPC is a recognized subtype of Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas, associated...
Human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer also known as HPV16+ oropharyngeal cancer or HPV+ OPC is a recognized subtype of Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas, associated...
HT1080
HT1080 is a primate fibrosarcoma cell line.
HT1080 is a primate fibrosarcoma cell line.
Hydatidiform mole
Molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy, wherein a non-viable not able to grow and develop, fertilized egg implants in the uterus, and thereby converts normal pregnancy processes into p...
Molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy, wherein a non-viable not able to grow and develop, fertilized egg implants in the uterus, and thereby converts normal pregnancy processes into p...
Hypoxia activated prodrugs
Hypoxia Activated Prodrugs, or HAPs, target regions of tumor hypoxia within tumor cells.
Hypoxia Activated Prodrugs, or HAPs, target regions of tumor hypoxia within tumor cells.
Image-guided radiation therapy
Image-guided radiation therapy is the process of frequent two and three-dimensional imaging, during a course of radiation treatment, used to direct radiation therapy utilizing the imaging coordi...
Image-guided radiation therapy is the process of frequent two and three-dimensional imaging, during a course of radiation treatment, used to direct radiation therapy utilizing the imaging coordi...
Imaging agent
Imaging agents are chemicals designed to allow clinicians to determine whether a mass is benign or malignant and locate metastatic cancer sites in the body.
Imaging agents are chemicals designed to allow clinicians to determine whether a mass is benign or malignant and locate metastatic cancer sites in the body.
Immature teratoma
An immature teratoma is a rare type of malignant (cancerous) germ cell tumor (type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs).
An immature teratoma is a rare type of malignant (cancerous) germ cell tumor (type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs).
Incidentaloma
In medicine, an incidentaloma is a tumor (-oma) found by coincidence (incidental) without clinical symptoms or suspicion.
In medicine, an incidentaloma is a tumor (-oma) found by coincidence (incidental) without clinical symptoms or suspicion.
Incidentalome
The incidentalome is the phenomenon of all possible incidental findings.The term was coined as an extension of incidentaloma which refers to the incidental, often radiographic findings of masses...
The incidentalome is the phenomenon of all possible incidental findings.The term was coined as an extension of incidentaloma which refers to the incidental, often radiographic findings of masses...
Inferior vena cava syndrome
Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a result of obstruction of the inferior vena cava.
Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a result of obstruction of the inferior vena cava.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a distinctive lesion composed of myofibroblastic spindle cells accompanied by an inflammatory infiltrate of plasma cells, lymphocytes, and eosinophils.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a distinctive lesion composed of myofibroblastic spindle cells accompanied by an inflammatory infiltrate of plasma cells, lymphocytes, and eosinophils.
Integrated Single Specialty Provider
An Integrated Single Specialty Provider (Patent Pending, July 24, 2009) is a new health care delivery model that is claimed to fully integrate all the departments of health care to facilitate th...
An Integrated Single Specialty Provider (Patent Pending, July 24, 2009) is a new health care delivery model that is claimed to fully integrate all the departments of health care to facilitate th...
Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group
The Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group (IRS) was a U.S. and Canadian clinical trial cooperative group created with the mission of studying childhood cancers.
The Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group (IRS) was a U.S. and Canadian clinical trial cooperative group created with the mission of studying childhood cancers.
International Prognostic Index
The International Prognostic Index (IPI) is a clinical tool developed by oncologists to aid in predicting the prognosis of patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
The International Prognostic Index (IPI) is a clinical tool developed by oncologists to aid in predicting the prognosis of patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer
The International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit society of medical professionals.
The International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit society of medical professionals.
Intraocular lymphoma
Intraocular lymphoma is a rare malignant form of eye cancer.
Intraocular lymphoma is a rare malignant form of eye cancer.
Intraperitoneal injection
Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum.
Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum.
Intravasation
As a part of the process of metastasis, intravasation refers to the invasion of a cancer through the basal membrane and into blood vessels.
As a part of the process of metastasis, intravasation refers to the invasion of a cancer through the basal membrane and into blood vessels.
ISREC
ISREC is the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (French: Institut Suisse de Recherche Expérimentale sur le Cancer), a not-for-profit institution founded in 1964 and locat...
ISREC is the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (French: Institut Suisse de Recherche Expérimentale sur le Cancer), a not-for-profit institution founded in 1964 and locat...
Janus Experiments
The Janus Experiments investigated the effects of exposure to neutron radiation and gamma radiation on mice and dogs.
The Janus Experiments investigated the effects of exposure to neutron radiation and gamma radiation on mice and dogs.
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a serious chronic leukemia (cancer of the blood) that affects children mostly aged 4 and younger.
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a serious chronic leukemia (cancer of the blood) that affects children mostly aged 4 and younger.
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a syndrome characterized by the appearance of multiple polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, usually in a child, adolescent or young adult.
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a syndrome characterized by the appearance of multiple polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, usually in a child, adolescent or young adult.
Kaiso (gene)
Kaiso is a gene discovered and named by Dr. Juliet M. Daniel (currently an Associate Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) during her postdoctoral tenure with D...
Kaiso is a gene discovered and named by Dr. Juliet M. Daniel (currently an Associate Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) during her postdoctoral tenure with D...
Kidney tumour
Kidney tumours (or kidney tumors), also known as renal tumours, are tumours, or growths, on or in the kidney.
Kidney tumours (or kidney tumors), also known as renal tumours, are tumours, or growths, on or in the kidney.
Kimelman Cancer Institute
The Kimelman Cancer Institute is a facility specializing in the treatment and study of cancer; it is located in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Kimelman Cancer Institute is a facility specializing in the treatment and study of cancer; it is located in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Knudson hypothesis
The Knudson hypothesis is the hypothesis that cancer is the result of accumulated mutations to a cell's DNA. It was first proposed by Carl O. Nordling in 1953, and later formulated by Alfred G. ...
The Knudson hypothesis is the hypothesis that cancer is the result of accumulated mutations to a cell's DNA. It was first proposed by Carl O. Nordling in 1953, and later formulated by Alfred G. ...
Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction
The Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction was established by Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 1992 to recognize leading scientists for their significant work in advancing research concept...
The Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction was established by Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 1992 to recognize leading scientists for their significant work in advancing research concept...
Lahey Clinic
The Lahey Clinic is a nonprofit teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts.
The Lahey Clinic is a nonprofit teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is a modern form of radical prostatectomy, an operation for prostate cancer.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is a modern form of radical prostatectomy, an operation for prostate cancer.
Length time bias
Length time bias is a form of selection bias, a statistical distortion of results which can lead to incorrect conclusions about the data.
Length time bias is a form of selection bias, a statistical distortion of results which can lead to incorrect conclusions about the data.
Leucoerythroblastic
A leukoerythroblastic picture on blood film can be the bone marrow response to any irritation including marrow infiltration causing immature red cells.
A leukoerythroblastic picture on blood film can be the bone marrow response to any irritation including marrow infiltration causing immature red cells.
Leukemia inhibitory factor
Leukemia inhibitory factor, or LIF, an interleukin 6 class cytokine, is a protein in cells that affects cell growth and development.
Leukemia inhibitory factor, or LIF, an interleukin 6 class cytokine, is a protein in cells that affects cell growth and development.
Linear no-threshold model
The linear no-threshold model assumes that the long term, biological damage caused by ionizing radiation is directly proportional to the dose at all dose levels.
The linear no-threshold model assumes that the long term, biological damage caused by ionizing radiation is directly proportional to the dose at all dose levels.
Liver cancer
Liver cancer or hepatic cancer is properly considered to be a cancer which starts in the liver, as opposed to a cancer which originates in another organ and migrates to the liver, known as...
Liver cancer or hepatic cancer is properly considered to be a cancer which starts in the liver, as opposed to a cancer which originates in another organ and migrates to the liver, known as...
Liver tumor
Liver tumors or hepatic tumors are tumors or growths on or in the liver (medical terms pertaining to the liver often start in hepato- or hepatic from the Greek word for liver, he...
Liver tumors or hepatic tumors are tumors or growths on or in the liver (medical terms pertaining to the liver often start in hepato- or hepatic from the Greek word for liver, he...
LIVERight
LIVERight is the first 5K run/walk to raise awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer.
LIVERight is the first 5K run/walk to raise awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer.
Luteoma
Luteoma is a rare tumor of the ovaries.
Luteoma is a rare tumor of the ovaries.
Lymphadenectomy
Lymphadenectomy consists of the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes.
Lymphadenectomy consists of the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes.
Lymphangitis carcinomatosa
Lymphangitis carcinomatosa is inflammation of the lymph vessels (lymphangitis) secondary to a malignancy.
Lymphangitis carcinomatosa is inflammation of the lymph vessels (lymphangitis) secondary to a malignancy.
Lymphogram
Lymphography is a medical imaging technique in which a radiopaque contrast medium is injected, and then an X-ray picture is taken to visualize structures of the lymphatic system, including lymph...
Lymphography is a medical imaging technique in which a radiopaque contrast medium is injected, and then an X-ray picture is taken to visualize structures of the lymphatic system, including lymph...
M1G
M1G (pyrimido1,2-apurin-10(3H)-one) is a heterocyclic compound which is a by-product of base excision repair (BER) of a specific type of DNA adduct called M1dG. The M1dG ad...
M1G (pyrimido1,2-apurin-10(3H)-one) is a heterocyclic compound which is a by-product of base excision repair (BER) of a specific type of DNA adduct called M1dG. The M1dG ad...
MagForce Nanotechnologies
MagForce Nanotechnologies AG is a German biotechnology company focusing on cancer treatment.
MagForce Nanotechnologies AG is a German biotechnology company focusing on cancer treatment.
Magnetic hyperthermia
Magnetic hyperthermia is the name given to an experimental cancer treatment.
Magnetic hyperthermia is the name given to an experimental cancer treatment.
Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging is a noninvasive imaging method that provides information about cellular activity (metabolic information).
Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging is a noninvasive imaging method that provides information about cellular activity (metabolic information).
Malignancy
Malignancy is made of marshmellows and is stupid ant is a corresponding adjectival medical term used to describe a severe and progressively worsening disease.
Malignancy is made of marshmellows and is stupid ant is a corresponding adjectival medical term used to describe a severe and progressively worsening disease.
Malignant ascites
Malignant ascites is a condition in which fluid containing cancer cells collects in the abdomen.
Malignant ascites is a condition in which fluid containing cancer cells collects in the abdomen.
Malignant ectomesenchymoma
Malignant ectomesenchymoma is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs in children and young adults.
Malignant ectomesenchymoma is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs in children and young adults.
Malignant fibrous cytoma
Malignant fibrous cytoma is a soft tissue sarcoma that usually occurs in the limbs, most commonly the legs, and may also occur in the abdomen.
Malignant fibrous cytoma is a soft tissue sarcoma that usually occurs in the limbs, most commonly the legs, and may also occur in the abdomen.
Malignant meningioma
Malignant meningioma is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in one of the inner layers of the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord).
Malignant meningioma is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in one of the inner layers of the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord).
Malignant transformation
Malignant transformation is the process by which cells acquire the properties of cancer.
Malignant transformation is the process by which cells acquire the properties of cancer.
MALOVA
The MALOVA (MALignant OVArian cancer) study is a multidisciplinary Danish study of Ovarian Cancer and encompasses epidemiology, lifestyle factors, biochemistry, and molecular biology with the pu...
The MALOVA (MALignant OVArian cancer) study is a multidisciplinary Danish study of Ovarian Cancer and encompasses epidemiology, lifestyle factors, biochemistry, and molecular biology with the pu...
Marc Lacroix
Marc Guy Albert Marie Lacroix is a biochemist and a researcher who specializes in breast cancer biology, metastasis and therapy.
Marc Guy Albert Marie Lacroix is a biochemist and a researcher who specializes in breast cancer biology, metastasis and therapy.
Mass effect (medicine)
In medicine, a mass effect is the effect of a growing mass (or tumor in its narrow meaning), for example the consequences of a growing cancer.
In medicine, a mass effect is the effect of a growing mass (or tumor in its narrow meaning), for example the consequences of a growing cancer.
Massimo Mazzucco
Massimo Mazzucco (born 20 July 1954 in Turin) is an Italian filmmaker who is known for producing documentary films such as The New American Century and Cancer -The Forbidden Cures.
Massimo Mazzucco (born 20 July 1954 in Turin) is an Italian filmmaker who is known for producing documentary films such as The New American Century and Cancer -The Forbidden Cures.
Mdm2
Mdm2 is an important negative regulator of the p53 tumor suppressor.
Mdm2 is an important negative regulator of the p53 tumor suppressor.
MDV3100
MDV3100 is an experimental androgen receptor antagonist drug developed by the pharmaceutical company Medivation for the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer currently in Phase 3 clini...
MDV3100 is an experimental androgen receptor antagonist drug developed by the pharmaceutical company Medivation for the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer currently in Phase 3 clini...
Medullary breast carcinoma
Medullary breast carcinoma is a rare type of breast cancer that often can be treated successfully.
Medullary breast carcinoma is a rare type of breast cancer that often can be treated successfully.
Medullary thyroid cancer
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin.
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin.
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Medulloepithelioma
Medulloepithelioma is a rare, primitive, fast growing brain tumour thought to stem from cells of the embryonic medullary cavity.
Medulloepithelioma is a rare, primitive, fast growing brain tumour thought to stem from cells of the embryonic medullary cavity.
Megestrol
Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium.
Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium.
Meigs syndrome
In medicine, Meigs syndrome, also Meigs' syndrome, is the triad of ascites, pleural effusion and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).
In medicine, Meigs syndrome, also Meigs' syndrome, is the triad of ascites, pleural effusion and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).
Mesenchymal-epithelial transition
A mesenchymal-epithelial transition is a reversible biological process that involves the transition from motile, multipolar or spindle-shaped mesenchymal cells to planar arrays of polarized cell...
A mesenchymal-epithelial transition is a reversible biological process that involves the transition from motile, multipolar or spindle-shaped mesenchymal cells to planar arrays of polarized cell...
Mesomark assay
The Mesomark Assay is an in vitro test to monitor and possibly diagnose Mesothelioma.
The Mesomark Assay is an in vitro test to monitor and possibly diagnose Mesothelioma.
Metaplasia
Metaplasia (Greek: "change in form") is the reversible replacement of one differentiated cell type with another mature differentiated cell type.
Metaplasia (Greek: "change in form") is the reversible replacement of one differentiated cell type with another mature differentiated cell type.
Metastasis
Metastasis, or metastatic disease (sometimes abbreviated mets), is the spread of a disease from one organ or part to another non-adjacent organ or part.
Metastasis, or metastatic disease (sometimes abbreviated mets), is the spread of a disease from one organ or part to another non-adjacent organ or part.
Metastasis suppressor
A metastasis suppressor is a protein that acts to slow or prevent metastases from spreading in the body of an organism with cancer.
A metastasis suppressor is a protein that acts to slow or prevent metastases from spreading in the body of an organism with cancer.
Metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic breast cancer is a complex multi-step process involving the expansion of cancerous cells from the breast to other areas of the body.
Metastatic breast cancer is a complex multi-step process involving the expansion of cancerous cells from the breast to other areas of the body.
Methylation specific oligonucleotide microarray
Methylation specific oligonucleotide microarray was developed as a technique to map methylation changes in DNA in cancer.
Methylation specific oligonucleotide microarray was developed as a technique to map methylation changes in DNA in cancer.
Micrometastasis
Micrometastasis is a form of metastasis (the spread of a cancer from its original location to other sites in the body) in which the newly formed tumors are too minuscule to be detected Adjuvant...
Micrometastasis is a form of metastasis (the spread of a cancer from its original location to other sites in the body) in which the newly formed tumors are too minuscule to be detected Adjuvant...
Microsatellite instability
Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a condition manifested by damaged DNA due to defects in the normal DNA repair process.
Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a condition manifested by damaged DNA due to defects in the normal DNA repair process.
Molecular Oncology
Molecular Oncology is an interdisciplinary of Medicinal chemistry and Oncology that refers to investigating the chemistry of cancer and tumor in the molecular scale.
Molecular Oncology is an interdisciplinary of Medicinal chemistry and Oncology that refers to investigating the chemistry of cancer and tumor in the molecular scale.
Molecular oncology
Molecular Oncology is an interdisciplinary of Medicinal chemistry and Oncology that refers to investigating the chemistry of cancer and tumor in the molecular scale.
Molecular Oncology is an interdisciplinary of Medicinal chemistry and Oncology that refers to investigating the chemistry of cancer and tumor in the molecular scale.
Molecular risk assessment
Molecular risk assessment is a procedure in which biomarkers (for example, biological molecules or changes in tumor cell DNA) are used to estimate a person’s risk for developing cancer.
Molecular risk assessment is a procedure in which biomarkers (for example, biological molecules or changes in tumor cell DNA) are used to estimate a person’s risk for developing cancer.
Mucinous cystadenoma
Mucinous cystadenoma is a type of tumor in the cystadenoma grouping.
Mucinous cystadenoma is a type of tumor in the cystadenoma grouping.
Mule spinners' cancer
Mule spinners' cancer or Mule-spinners' cancer was a cancer of the epithelioma of the scrotum.
Mule spinners' cancer or Mule-spinners' cancer was a cancer of the epithelioma of the scrotum.
Multilobular tumour of bone
The Multilobular tumour of bone (MTB), although uncommon, is the most common tumour of the canine skull.
The Multilobular tumour of bone (MTB), although uncommon, is the most common tumour of the canine skull.
Multipolar spindles
Multipolar spindles are spindle formations characteristic of cancer cells.
Multipolar spindles are spindle formations characteristic of cancer cells.
Myeloma protein
Myeloma Protein is usually a monoclonal antibody or immunoglobulin fragment that is produced by malignant myeloma cells, or plasma cells.
Myeloma Protein is usually a monoclonal antibody or immunoglobulin fragment that is produced by malignant myeloma cells, or plasma cells.
Myoma
Myoma is a kind of mesenchymal tumor.
Myoma is a kind of mesenchymal tumor.
Nanobiotix
Nanobiotix is a nanomedicine company dedicated to the development of new treatments for cancer based on the combined application of nanotechnologies and biotechnologies.
Nanobiotix is a nanomedicine company dedicated to the development of new treatments for cancer based on the combined application of nanotechnologies and biotechnologies.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of twenty-one cancer centers in the United States, most of which are designated by the National Cancer Institute (one of the U.S. Nati...
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of twenty-one cancer centers in the United States, most of which are designated by the National Cancer Institute (one of the U.S. Nati...
Neoadjuvant therapy
Neoadjuvant therapy is the administration of therapeutic agents before a main treatment.
Neoadjuvant therapy is the administration of therapeutic agents before a main treatment.
Neoplastic meningitis
Neoplastic or malignant meningitis, also described with the older term meningitis carcinomatosa is the development of meningitis due to the infiltration of the subarachnoid space wit...
Neoplastic or malignant meningitis, also described with the older term meningitis carcinomatosa is the development of meningitis due to the infiltration of the subarachnoid space wit...
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid cancer in childhood and the most common cancer in infancy, with an annual incidence of about 650 new cases per year in the US. Close to 50 per...
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid cancer in childhood and the most common cancer in infancy, with an annual incidence of about 650 new cases per year in the US. Close to 50 per...
Neuroectodermal tumor
A neuroectodermal tumor is a tumor of the central or peripheral nervous system.
A neuroectodermal tumor is a tumor of the central or peripheral nervous system.
Neuroendocrine tumor
Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers of the interface between the endocrine system and the nervous system.
Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers of the interface between the endocrine system and the nervous system.
Neurooncology
Neurooncology is the study of brain neoplasms.
Neurooncology is the study of brain neoplasms.
New Approaches to Cancer
New Approaches to Cancer is a cancer research association in the United Kingdom.
New Approaches to Cancer is a cancer research association in the United Kingdom.
New Century Infusion Solutions, Inc.
New Century Infusion Solutions, Inc. (NCIS) is a health care management organization that is the first to utilize the Integrated Single Specialty Provider (ISSP) model.
New Century Infusion Solutions, Inc. (NCIS) is a health care management organization that is the first to utilize the Integrated Single Specialty Provider (ISSP) model.
Non islet hypoglycemic cell tumor
Non islet hypoglycemic cell tumor is a rare tumor that secretes the protein insulin-like growth factor 2 into the bloodstream.
Non islet hypoglycemic cell tumor is a rare tumor that secretes the protein insulin-like growth factor 2 into the bloodstream.
Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974
Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 is an International Labour Organization Convention.
Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 is an International Labour Organization Convention.
Odontogenic tumor
A odontogenic tumor is a neoplasm of the cells or tissues that initiate Odontogenic processes.
A odontogenic tumor is a neoplasm of the cells or tissues that initiate Odontogenic processes.
Oncoantigen
An oncoantigen is a surface or soluble tumor antigen that supports tumor growth.
An oncoantigen is a surface or soluble tumor antigen that supports tumor growth.
Oncocyte
An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive amount of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm.
An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive amount of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm.
Oncofertility Consortium
The Oncofertility Consortium is a multi-institutional project to assess the impact of cancer and its treatment on reproductive health.
The Oncofertility Consortium is a multi-institutional project to assess the impact of cancer and its treatment on reproductive health.
Oncogene
An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer.
An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer.
Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer.
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer.
Oncology nursing
An oncology nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for cancer patients.
An oncology nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for cancer patients.
Oncolytic virus
An oncolytic virus is a virus that preferentially infects and lyses cancer cells; these have obvious functions for cancer therapy, both by direct destruction of the tumour cells, and, if modifie...
An oncolytic virus is a virus that preferentially infects and lyses cancer cells; these have obvious functions for cancer therapy, both by direct destruction of the tumour cells, and, if modifie...
Oncomir
An oncomir is a miRNA that is associated to cancer, for example, because it is found to be present in primary tumors or in tumor cell lines.
An oncomir is a miRNA that is associated to cancer, for example, because it is found to be present in primary tumors or in tumor cell lines.
Oncotype DX
Oncotype DX, developed by Genomic Health, is a diagnostic test that quantifies the likelihood of disease recurrence in women with early-stage hormone estrogen receptor (ER) positive only bre...
Oncotype DX, developed by Genomic Health, is a diagnostic test that quantifies the likelihood of disease recurrence in women with early-stage hormone estrogen receptor (ER) positive only bre...
Oncovirus
An oncovirus is a virus that can cause cancer.
An oncovirus is a virus that can cause cancer.
Open biopsy
An open biopsy is a procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin to expose and remove tissues.
An open biopsy is a procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin to expose and remove tissues.
Orbital lymphoma
Orbital lymphoma is common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs near or on the eye.
Orbital lymphoma is common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs near or on the eye.
Orthopedic oncologist
An orthopedic (orthopaedic) oncologist is a medical doctor and surgeon who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of primary benign and malignant tumors of the bones.
An orthopedic (orthopaedic) oncologist is a medical doctor and surgeon who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of primary benign and malignant tumors of the bones.
Osteomimicry
Osteomimicry occurs when cancer cells begin to express genes normally restricted to cells present within the bone.
Osteomimicry occurs when cancer cells begin to express genes normally restricted to cells present within the bone.
Ovacome – The Ovarian Cancer Support Network
Ovacome is a UK membership-based charity that provides support and information to women with ovarian cancer, their families and health professionals.
Ovacome is a UK membership-based charity that provides support and information to women with ovarian cancer, their families and health professionals.
p53
p53 (also known as protein 53 or tumor protein 53), is a tumor suppressor protein that in humans is encoded by the TP53 gene.
p53 (also known as protein 53 or tumor protein 53), is a tumor suppressor protein that in humans is encoded by the TP53 gene.
p73
p73 is a protein related to the p53 tumor protein.
p73 is a protein related to the p53 tumor protein.
Pagetoid
Pagetoid is a term used in dermatology to refer to "upward spreading" of melanocytes into the epidermis.
Pagetoid is a term used in dermatology to refer to "upward spreading" of melanocytes into the epidermis.
Palliative care
Palliative care (from Latin palliare, to cloak) is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.
Palliative care (from Latin palliare, to cloak) is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
A pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, Whipple procedure, or Kausch-Whipple procedure, is a major surgical operation involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs.
A pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, Whipple procedure, or Kausch-Whipple procedure, is a major surgical operation involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs.
Pancreatoblastoma
Pancreatoblastoma is a rare tumor of the pancreas.
Pancreatoblastoma is a rare tumor of the pancreas.
Papillary fibroelastoma
A papillary fibroelastoma is a primary tumor of the heart that typically involves one of the valves of the heart.
A papillary fibroelastoma is a primary tumor of the heart that typically involves one of the valves of the heart.
Papillary thyroid cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer or papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases.
Papillary thyroid cancer or papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases.
Papillary tumor
A papillary tumor is a tumor shaped like a small mushroom, with its stem attached to the epithelial layer (inner lining) of an organ.
A papillary tumor is a tumor shaped like a small mushroom, with its stem attached to the epithelial layer (inner lining) of an organ.
Paraneoplastic syndrome
A paraneoplastic syndrome is a disease or symptom that is the consequence of the presence of cancer in the body, but is not due to the local presence of cancer cells.
A paraneoplastic syndrome is a disease or symptom that is the consequence of the presence of cancer in the body, but is not due to the local presence of cancer cells.
Parathyroid hormone-related protein
Parathyroid hormone-related protein (or PTHrP) is a protein member of the parathyroid hormone family.
Parathyroid hormone-related protein (or PTHrP) is a protein member of the parathyroid hormone family.
Pathological staging
Pathological staging is a method used to determine the stage of cancer.
Pathological staging is a method used to determine the stage of cancer.
Patient trade-off
The trade-off dilemma refers to the choice between the expected beneficial and harmful effects in terms of patient survival and quality of life for a particular treatment.
The trade-off dilemma refers to the choice between the expected beneficial and harmful effects in terms of patient survival and quality of life for a particular treatment.
PC3
PC3 (PC-3) and DU145 human prostate cancer cell lines are the "classical" cell lines of prostatic cancer.
PC3 (PC-3) and DU145 human prostate cancer cell lines are the "classical" cell lines of prostatic cancer.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) was founded in 1982 in order to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and increase the rate of survival.
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) was founded in 1982 in order to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and increase the rate of survival.
Pel-Ebstein fever
Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of one...
Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of one...
Pelvic tumor
A pelvic tumor is any one of numerous tumors that occur in the pelvis.
A pelvic tumor is any one of numerous tumors that occur in the pelvis.
Percutaneous hepatic perfusion
Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion (PHP) is a regionalized, minimally-invasive approach to cancer treatment currently undergoing Phase II and Phase III clinical testing.
Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion (PHP) is a regionalized, minimally-invasive approach to cancer treatment currently undergoing Phase II and Phase III clinical testing.
Performance status
In medicine, performance status is an attempt to quantify terminally-ill patient's general well-being and activities of daily life.
In medicine, performance status is an attempt to quantify terminally-ill patient's general well-being and activities of daily life.
Peripheral stem cell transplantation
Peripheral stem cell transplantation is a method of replacing blood-forming cells destroyed by cancer treatment.
Peripheral stem cell transplantation is a method of replacing blood-forming cells destroyed by cancer treatment.
Personalized medicine
Personalized medicine is a medical model emphasizing in general the customization of healthcare, with all decisions and practices being tailored to individual patients in whatever ways possible.
Personalized medicine is a medical model emphasizing in general the customization of healthcare, with all decisions and practices being tailored to individual patients in whatever ways possible.
PET-CT
Positron emission tomography - computed tomography (better known by its acronym PET-CT) is a medical imaging device which combines in a single gantry system both a Positron Emission Tomography (...
Positron emission tomography - computed tomography (better known by its acronym PET-CT) is a medical imaging device which combines in a single gantry system both a Positron Emission Tomography (...
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, also known as hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome, is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in ...
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, also known as hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome, is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in ...
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, also known as hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome, is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in ...
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, also known as hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome, is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in ...
Philippe Autier
Philippe Autier is an Belgian epidemiologist.
Philippe Autier is an Belgian epidemiologist.
Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor
Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor is a benign neoplasm of mesenchymal origin, that produces phosphatonin.
Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor is a benign neoplasm of mesenchymal origin, that produces phosphatonin.
Phosphoinositide 3-kinase
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI 3-kinases or PI3Ks) are a family of enzymes involved in cellular functions such as cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, motility, survival and intracel...
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI 3-kinases or PI3Ks) are a family of enzymes involved in cellular functions such as cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, motility, survival and intracel...
Phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor
A Phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor is a potential medical drug that functions by inhibiting a Phosphoinositide 3-kinase enzyme which is part of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which plays a key ro...
A Phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor is a potential medical drug that functions by inhibiting a Phosphoinositide 3-kinase enzyme which is part of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which plays a key ro...
Photothermal Therapy
Photothermal therapy is an experimental use of electromagnetic radiation that is proposed to treat various medical conditions, including cancer.
Photothermal therapy is an experimental use of electromagnetic radiation that is proposed to treat various medical conditions, including cancer.
Physician Data Query
Physician Data Query is the US National Cancer Institute's comprehensive cancer database.
Physician Data Query is the US National Cancer Institute's comprehensive cancer database.
Pilocytic astrocytoma
Pilocytic astrocytoma or juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma or cystic cerebellar astrocytoma is a neoplasm of the brain that occurs more often in children and young adults.
Pilocytic astrocytoma or juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma or cystic cerebellar astrocytoma is a neoplasm of the brain that occurs more often in children and young adults.
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
'Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma is a neoplasm of the brain that occurs often in children and teenagers.
'Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma is a neoplasm of the brain that occurs often in children and teenagers.
Pleural fibroma
Pleural fibroma is an outdated synonym for a mesenchymal neoplasm originating in areolar tissue adjacent to the pleura (membranes surrounding the lung).
Pleural fibroma is an outdated synonym for a mesenchymal neoplasm originating in areolar tissue adjacent to the pleura (membranes surrounding the lung).
Polyembryoma
Polyembryoma is a rare, very aggressive form of germ cell tumor usually found in the ovaries.
Polyembryoma is a rare, very aggressive form of germ cell tumor usually found in the ovaries.
Polyposis registries
Polyposis registries exist for the purpose of understanding the genetic disease familial adenomatous polyposis.
Polyposis registries exist for the purpose of understanding the genetic disease familial adenomatous polyposis.
Polysaccharide Peptide
Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) is a protein-bound polysaccharide extracted from the edible mushroom Coriolus versicolor.
Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) is a protein-bound polysaccharide extracted from the edible mushroom Coriolus versicolor.
Port (medical)
In medicine, a port (or portacath) is a small medical appliance that is installed beneath the skin.
In medicine, a port (or portacath) is a small medical appliance that is installed beneath the skin.
Positive axillary lymph node
A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread.
A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread.
Post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment
Post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment (PCCI) (also known as chemotherapy-induced cognitive dysfunction, chemo brain or chemo fog) describes the cognitive impairment that...
Post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment (PCCI) (also known as chemotherapy-induced cognitive dysfunction, chemo brain or chemo fog) describes the cognitive impairment that...
Posterior urethral cancer
Posterior urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the part of the urethra that connects to the bladder.
Posterior urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the part of the urethra that connects to the bladder.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a neural crest tumor.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a neural crest tumor.
Proliferative index
The proliferative index is a measure of the number of cells in a tumor that are dividing (proliferating).
The proliferative index is a measure of the number of cells in a tumor that are dividing (proliferating).
Psycho-oncology
Psycho-oncology is a field of interdisciplinary study and practice at the intersection of lifestyle, psychology and oncology.
Psycho-oncology is a field of interdisciplinary study and practice at the intersection of lifestyle, psychology and oncology.
Radiation burn
A radiation burn is damage to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radio frequency energy or ionizing radiation.
A radiation burn is damage to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radio frequency energy or ionizing radiation.
Radiation oncologist
A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer patients, using radiation therapy as the main modality of treatment.
A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer patients, using radiation therapy as the main modality of treatment.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy (in American English), radiation oncology, or radiotherapy (in the UK, Canada and Australia), sometimes abbreviated to XRT or DXT, is the medical use of ionizing ra...
Radiation therapy (in American English), radiation oncology, or radiotherapy (in the UK, Canada and Australia), sometimes abbreviated to XRT or DXT, is the medical use of ionizing ra...
Radiation treatment planning
In radiotherapy, radiation treatment planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, radiation therapist, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists plan the approp...
In radiotherapy, radiation treatment planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, radiation therapist, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists plan the approp...
Radiological Physics Center
The Radiological Physics Center 1 (RPC) has been funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) continuously since 1968 to provide quality auditing of dosimetry practices at institutions ...
The Radiological Physics Center 1 (RPC) has been funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) continuously since 1968 to provide quality auditing of dosimetry practices at institutions ...
Radiosensitivity
Radiosensitivity is the relative susceptibility of cells, tissues, organs or organisms to the harmful effect of ionizing radiation.
Radiosensitivity is the relative susceptibility of cells, tissues, organs or organisms to the harmful effect of ionizing radiation.
Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery is a medical procedure that allows non-invasive treatment of benign and malignant tumors.
Radiosurgery is a medical procedure that allows non-invasive treatment of benign and malignant tumors.
Ralph Coverdale
Ralph Coverdale 1918-1975. Founder of The Coverdale Organisation www.coverdale.co.uk and the associated method of Coverdale Training.
Ralph Coverdale 1918-1975. Founder of The Coverdale Organisation www.coverdale.co.uk and the associated method of Coverdale Training.
Ralph W. Moss
Ralph W. Moss (born 1943) is an American science writer who writes and advocates for alternative medicine, especially in its use in cancer treatments.
Ralph W. Moss (born 1943) is an American science writer who writes and advocates for alternative medicine, especially in its use in cancer treatments.
Renal medullary carcinoma
Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the kidney.
Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the kidney.
Reolysin
Reolysin (Wild-Type Reovirus) is a formulation of reovirus that Oncolytics Biotech is developing for the treatment of various cancers and cell proliferative disorders.
Reolysin (Wild-Type Reovirus) is a formulation of reovirus that Oncolytics Biotech is developing for the treatment of various cancers and cell proliferative disorders.
Replication error phenotype
The positive replication error phenotype (RER+) defines a subgroup of tumors that have been documented well in Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).
The positive replication error phenotype (RER+) defines a subgroup of tumors that have been documented well in Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).
Rescue fusion hybridization
Rescue fusion hybridization is a process used to manufacture some therapeutic cancer vaccines in which individual tumor cells obtained through biopsy are fused with an antibody-secreting cell to...
Rescue fusion hybridization is a process used to manufacture some therapeutic cancer vaccines in which individual tumor cells obtained through biopsy are fused with an antibody-secreting cell to...
Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors
Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) is a set of published rules that define when cancer patients improve ("respond"), stay the same ("stabilize"), or worsen ("progression...
Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) is a set of published rules that define when cancer patients improve ("respond"), stay the same ("stabilize"), or worsen ("progression...
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, commonly referred to as RPLND, is a procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes to treat testicular cancer, as well as help establish its exact stage and type.
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, commonly referred to as RPLND, is a procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes to treat testicular cancer, as well as help establish its exact stage and type.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
A rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer, specifically a sarcoma, in which the cancer cells are thought to arise from skeletal muscle progenitors.
A rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer, specifically a sarcoma, in which the cancer cells are thought to arise from skeletal muscle progenitors.
Robert Goldman (inventor)
Robert Goldman (born 1959 in Rochester, New York) is an American inventor responsible for pioneering technology in digital media as well as cancer treatment.
Robert Goldman (born 1959 in Rochester, New York) is an American inventor responsible for pioneering technology in digital media as well as cancer treatment.
Rodgen Stewart
Rodgen Stewart was born Rodgen Augustus Stewart on 7 January 1993.
Rodgen Stewart was born Rodgen Augustus Stewart on 7 January 1993.
Secreted frizzled-related protein 1
Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 also known as SFRP1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SFRP1 gene.
Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 also known as SFRP1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SFRP1 gene.
Semicarbazide-cadmium therapy
Semicarbazide-cadmium therapy was an experimental cancer therapy that was tested in several clinical trials in Russia during the 1960s.
Semicarbazide-cadmium therapy was an experimental cancer therapy that was tested in several clinical trials in Russia during the 1960s.
Sentinel lymph node
The sentinel lymph node is the hypothetical first lymph node or group of nodes reached by metastasizing cancer cells from a primary tumor.
The sentinel lymph node is the hypothetical first lymph node or group of nodes reached by metastasizing cancer cells from a primary tumor.
Serous tumour
Serous tumours are part of the surface epithelial-stromal tumour group of ovarian neoplasms.
Serous tumours are part of the surface epithelial-stromal tumour group of ovarian neoplasms.
SH-SY5Y
The cell line SH-SY5Y is a human derived neuroblastoma cell line, thrice-cloned originally from SK-N-SH and first reported in 1978.
The cell line SH-SY5Y is a human derived neuroblastoma cell line, thrice-cloned originally from SK-N-SH and first reported in 1978.
Shave biopsy
Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope.
Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope.
Sipuleucel-T
Sipuleucel-T (APC8015, Provenge), manufactured by Dendreon Corporation, is a therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer (CaP).
Sipuleucel-T (APC8015, Provenge), manufactured by Dendreon Corporation, is a therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer (CaP).
Sister Mary Joseph nodule
In philosophy, the Sister Mary Joseph nodule or node, also called Sister Mary Joseph sign, refers to a palpable nodule bulging into the umbilicus as a result of metastasis of a malig...
In philosophy, the Sister Mary Joseph nodule or node, also called Sister Mary Joseph sign, refers to a palpable nodule bulging into the umbilicus as a result of metastasis of a malig...
Small-, round-, blue-cell tumour
In histopathology, a small-, round-, blue-cell tumour (abbreviated SRBCT), also known as a small-blue-round-cell tumour (SBRCT) or a small-round-cell tumour (SRCT), is a type of mali...
In histopathology, a small-, round-, blue-cell tumour (abbreviated SRBCT), also known as a small-blue-round-cell tumour (SBRCT) or a small-round-cell tumour (SRCT), is a type of mali...
Solitary fibrous tumor
Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor originating in the pleura or at virtually any site in the soft tissue.
Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor originating in the pleura or at virtually any site in the soft tissue.
Spiculated mass
In oncology, a spiculated mass is a lump of tissue with spikes or points on the surface.
In oncology, a spiculated mass is a lump of tissue with spikes or points on the surface.
Spinal cord compression
Spinal cord compression develops when the spinal cord is compressed by bone fragments from a vertebral fracture, a tumor, abscess, ruptured intervertebral disc or other lesion.
Spinal cord compression develops when the spinal cord is compressed by bone fragments from a vertebral fracture, a tumor, abscess, ruptured intervertebral disc or other lesion.
Spontaneous remission
Spontaneous healing, also called spontaneous remission or spontaneous regression, means an unexpected improvement or cure from a disease which usually is taking a different course.
Spontaneous healing, also called spontaneous remission or spontaneous regression, means an unexpected improvement or cure from a disease which usually is taking a different course.
STAT protein
The STAT protein (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription, or Signal Transduction And transcription) regulates many aspects of growth, survival and differentiation in cells.
The STAT protein (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription, or Signal Transduction And transcription) regulates many aspects of growth, survival and differentiation in cells.
Struma ovarii
A struma ovarii is a rare form of mature teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which lead to hyperthyroidism.
A struma ovarii is a rare form of mature teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which lead to hyperthyroidism.
Subependymoma
A subependymoma is a type of brain tumor; specifically, it is a rare form of ependymal tumor.
A subependymoma is a type of brain tumor; specifically, it is a rare form of ependymal tumor.
Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is an organosulfur compound that exhibits anticancer, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties in experimental models.
Sulforaphane is an organosulfur compound that exhibits anticancer, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties in experimental models.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecular therapeutics for oncology and other unmet me...
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecular therapeutics for oncology and other unmet me...
Superior vena cava syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), or superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO), is usually the result of the direct obstruction of the superior vena cava by malignancies such as ...
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), or superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO), is usually the result of the direct obstruction of the superior vena cava by malignancies such as ...
Surface epithelial-stromal tumor
Surface epithelial-stromal tumors are a class of ovarian neoplasms that may be benign or malignant.
Surface epithelial-stromal tumors are a class of ovarian neoplasms that may be benign or malignant.
Surgical oncology
Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery which focuses on the surgical management of cancer.
Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery which focuses on the surgical management of cancer.
Survivin
Survivin, also called baculoviral inhibitor of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 or BIRC5, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BIRC5 gene.
Survivin, also called baculoviral inhibitor of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 or BIRC5, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BIRC5 gene.
SWOG
SWOG (formerly the Southwest Oncology Group) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported organization that conducts clinical trials in adult cancers.
SWOG (formerly the Southwest Oncology Group) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported organization that conducts clinical trials in adult cancers.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy is a type of medication that blocks the growth of cancer cells by interfering with specific targeted molecules needed for carcinogenesis and tumor growth, rather than by simply...
Targeted therapy is a type of medication that blocks the growth of cancer cells by interfering with specific targeted molecules needed for carcinogenesis and tumor growth, rather than by simply...
Targetoid
In medicine, targetoid is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like.
In medicine, targetoid is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like.
The Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The Hallmarks of Cancer
"The Hallmarks of Cancer" is a seminal peer-reviewed article published in the journal Cell in January 2000 by US cancer researchers Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg and Jamal Farooq.
"The Hallmarks of Cancer" is a seminal peer-reviewed article published in the journal Cell in January 2000 by US cancer researchers Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg and Jamal Farooq.
The Pink Circle Story
The Pink Circle Story, original title "BRAHMA" is a 2011 silent short directed by Mumbai based filmmaker Prashant Bhilare.
The Pink Circle Story, original title "BRAHMA" is a 2011 silent short directed by Mumbai based filmmaker Prashant Bhilare.
Thyroid adenoma
A thyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the thyroid gland.
A thyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid neoplasm
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid.
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid.
Tower Cancer Research Foundation
Tower Cancer Research Foundation (TCRF) was formed in 1996 and is located in Beverly Hills, California.
Tower Cancer Research Foundation (TCRF) was formed in 1996 and is located in Beverly Hills, California.
Transarterial chemoembolization
Transarterial chemoembolization, also called hepatic artery chemoembolization, is a technique in which small embospheres coated with chemotherapeutic drugs are injected directly into an ar...
Transarterial chemoembolization, also called hepatic artery chemoembolization, is a technique in which small embospheres coated with chemotherapeutic drugs are injected directly into an ar...
Transmissible cancer
A parasitic cancer or transmissible cancer is a cancer cell or cluster of cancer cells that can be transmitted from animal to animal.
A parasitic cancer or transmissible cancer is a cancer cell or cluster of cancer cells that can be transmitted from animal to animal.
Transperineal biopsy
Transperineal biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate for examination under a microscope.
Transperineal biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate for examination under a microscope.
Transplacental carcinogenesis
Transplacental carcinogenesis is a series of genotypic and/or phenotypic changes in the cells of a fetus due to in utero exposure to carcinogens.
Transplacental carcinogenesis is a series of genotypic and/or phenotypic changes in the cells of a fetus due to in utero exposure to carcinogens.
Trophoblastic neoplasm
Trophoblastic neoplasms are neoplasms which derive from trophoblastic tissue.
Trophoblastic neoplasms are neoplasms which derive from trophoblastic tissue.
Tubulovillous adenoma
Tubulovillous adenoma, TVA, is a type of polyp that grows in the colon and other places in the gastrointestinal tract and sometimes in other parts of the body.
Tubulovillous adenoma, TVA, is a type of polyp that grows in the colon and other places in the gastrointestinal tract and sometimes in other parts of the body.
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is the name for a neoplasm or a solid lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells (termed neoplastic) which looks like a swelling.
A tumor or tumour is the name for a neoplasm or a solid lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells (termed neoplastic) which looks like a swelling.
Tumor antigen
Tumor antigen is an antigenic substance produced in tumor cells, i.e., it triggers an immune response in the host.
Tumor antigen is an antigenic substance produced in tumor cells, i.e., it triggers an immune response in the host.
Tumor board review
Tumor board review is a treatment planning approach in which a number of doctors who are experts in different medical specialties review and discuss the medical condition and treatment options o...
Tumor board review is a treatment planning approach in which a number of doctors who are experts in different medical specialties review and discuss the medical condition and treatment options o...
Tumor hypoxia
Tumor hypoxia is the situation where tumor cells have been deprived of oxygen.
Tumor hypoxia is the situation where tumor cells have been deprived of oxygen.
Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte
Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes are white blood cells that have left the bloodstream and migrated into a tumor.
Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes are white blood cells that have left the bloodstream and migrated into a tumor.
Tumor initiation
Tumor initiation is a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors.
Tumor initiation is a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors.
Tumor lysis syndrome
In medicine (oncology and hematology), tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a group of metabolic complications that can occur after treatment of cancer, usually lymphomas and leukemias, and somet...
In medicine (oncology and hematology), tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a group of metabolic complications that can occur after treatment of cancer, usually lymphomas and leukemias, and somet...
Tumor marker
A tumor marker is a substance found in the blood, urine, or body tissues that can be elevated in cancer, among other tissue types.
A tumor marker is a substance found in the blood, urine, or body tissues that can be elevated in cancer, among other tissue types.
Tumor metabolome
The term tumor metabolome describes the characteristic metabolic phenotype of tumor cells.
The term tumor metabolome describes the characteristic metabolic phenotype of tumor cells.
Tumor promotion
Tumor promotion is a process in which existing tumors are stimulated to grow.
Tumor promotion is a process in which existing tumors are stimulated to grow.
Tumor suppressor gene
A tumor suppressor gene, or anti-oncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer.
A tumor suppressor gene, or anti-oncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer.
Urogenital pelvic malignancy
A urogenital pelvic malignancy is a regional lymph node involvement in urogenital malignancies is a significant radiologic finding, with important implications for treatment and prognosis.
A urogenital pelvic malignancy is a regional lymph node involvement in urogenital malignancies is a significant radiologic finding, with important implications for treatment and prognosis.
Vattikuti Urology Institute
The Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan is a clinical and research center for urological care.
The Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan is a clinical and research center for urological care.
Vestibular tumor
Vestibular tumors are growths that tend to develop underneath the serous tissue of the sublinguinal region.
Vestibular tumors are growths that tend to develop underneath the serous tissue of the sublinguinal region.
Veterinary oncology
Veterinary oncology is a subspecialty of veterinary medicine that deals with cancer diagnosis and treatment in animals.
Veterinary oncology is a subspecialty of veterinary medicine that deals with cancer diagnosis and treatment in animals.
Virotherapy
Virotherapy is an experimental form of cancer treatment using biotechnology to convert viruses into cancer-fighting agents by reprogramming viruses to attack cancerous cells, while healthy cells...
Virotherapy is an experimental form of cancer treatment using biotechnology to convert viruses into cancer-fighting agents by reprogramming viruses to attack cancerous cells, while healthy cells...
Virtual Karyotype
Virtual Karyotype (also array comparative genomic hybridization, chromosomal microarray analysis(CMA), microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization, array CGH, a-CGH, aCGH, or molecular ka...
Virtual Karyotype (also array comparative genomic hybridization, chromosomal microarray analysis(CMA), microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization, array CGH, a-CGH, aCGH, or molecular ka...
Virtual karyotype
Virtual karyotype detects genomic copy number variations at a higher resolution level than conventional karyotyping or chromosome-based comparative genomic hybridization.
Virtual karyotype detects genomic copy number variations at a higher resolution level than conventional karyotyping or chromosome-based comparative genomic hybridization.
War on Cancer
The War on Cancer refers to the effort to find a cure for cancer by increased research to improve the understanding of cancer biology and the development of more effective cancer treatments, suc...
The War on Cancer refers to the effort to find a cure for cancer by increased research to improve the understanding of cancer biology and the development of more effective cancer treatments, suc...
Warburg effect
The phrase "Warburg effect" is used for two unrelated observations in biochemistry, one in plant physiology and the other in oncology, both due to Nobel laureate Otto Heinrich Warburg.
The phrase "Warburg effect" is used for two unrelated observations in biochemistry, one in plant physiology and the other in oncology, both due to Nobel laureate Otto Heinrich Warburg.
Warburg hypothesis
The Warburg effect is the observation that cancer cells exhibit glycolysis with lactate secretion and mitochondrial respiration even in the presence of oxygen.
The Warburg effect is the observation that cancer cells exhibit glycolysis with lactate secretion and mitochondrial respiration even in the presence of oxygen.
William Donald Kelley
William Donald Kelley, DDS, MS, was an orthodontist who developed the Kelley cancer therapy, which was based on the concepts that "wrong foods malignancy to grow, while proper foods.
William Donald Kelley, DDS, MS, was an orthodontist who developed the Kelley cancer therapy, which was based on the concepts that "wrong foods malignancy to grow, while proper foods.
Wilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor or nephroblastoma is cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults.
Wilms' tumor or nephroblastoma is cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults.
Znf202
Zinc finger protein 202 or ZNF202 is a transcription factor first associated with breast cancer.
Zinc finger protein 202 or ZNF202 is a transcription factor first associated with breast cancer.