An aggressive (fast-growing) type of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma caused by the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1). It is marked by bone and skin … [Read more...]
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whey protein powder
A powdered form of proteins taken from whey, which is the liquid left over when cheese is made from cow … [Read more...]
alpha-blocker
A substance that relaxes muscle tissue in blood vessels and in the prostate gland, which improves the flow of urine and blood. Alpha-blockers are used to treat … [Read more...]
adjunctive therapy
Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment. Also called adjunct therapy. … [Read more...]
3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
A procedure that uses a computer to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor. This allows doctors to give the highest possible dose of radiation to the … [Read more...]
mycobacterial cell wall-DNA complex
A proprietary preparation of mycobacterial DNA oligonucleotides embedded in mycobacterial cell wall fragments derived from cultures of Mycobacterium phlei, with … [Read more...]
amethopterin
A drug used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe skin conditions, such as psoriasis. Amethopterin stops cells from making DNA and may … [Read more...]
allopathic medicine
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, … [Read more...]
3,4-benzpyrene
A chemical that comes from certain substances when they are not burned completely. It is found in car exhaust, smoke from wood fires, tobacco, oil and gas … [Read more...]
pegylated irinotecan NKTR 102
A formulation of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-encapsulated irinotecan with antineoplastic activity. The prodrug irinotecan, a semisynthetic derivative of … [Read more...]