Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer may come back to the same place … [Read more...]
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recur
To come back or to return. … [Read more...]
ramucirumab
A substance being studied in the treatment of breast cancer that has come back. It binds to receptors for a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor … [Read more...]
radioembolization
A type of radiation therapy used to treat liver cancer that is advanced or has come back. Tiny beads that hold the radioisotope yttrium Y 90 are injected into … [Read more...]
pituitary tumor
A tumor that forms in the pituitary gland. The pituitary is a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain above the back of the nose. It makes hormones that … [Read more...]
physical therapy
The use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. For example, physical therapy can be used to restore … [Read more...]
palatine uvula
The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called uvula. … [Read more...]
palate
The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate). … [Read more...]
peripheral venous catheter
A small, flexible tube used to deliver fluids into the body. A needle is used to insert the catheter into a vein, usually in the back of the hand or in the … [Read more...]
periodic neutropenia
A chronic condition that affects neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). In periodic neutropenia, the number of neutrophils in the blood goes in cycles from … [Read more...]