TAC

An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with other types of therapy to treat breast cancer. It includes the drugs docetaxel (Taxotere), doxorubicin … [Read more...]

TAC regimen

An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with other types of therapy to treat breast cancer. It includes the drugs docetaxel (Taxotere), doxorubicin … [Read more...]

TAC-101

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the families of drugs called synthetic retinoids and angiogenesis inhibitors. … [Read more...]

tachycardia

Rapid beating of the heart, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute. … [Read more...]

tachypnea

Rapid breathing. … [Read more...]

tacrolimus

A drug used to help reduce the risk of rejection by the body of organ and bone marrow transplants. … [Read more...]

tadalafil

A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is also being studied in the treatment of sexual problems in patients treated with radiation or surgery for … [Read more...]

TAG-72 antigen

A protein/sugar complex found on the surface of many cancer cells, including breast, colon, and pancreatic cells. … [Read more...]

tai chi

A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow sets of body movements and controlled breathing. Tai chi is done to improve … [Read more...]

tailbone

The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called coccyx. … [Read more...]