Surgery in which a robot with arms is used to remove cancer from hard-to-reach areas of the mouth and throat. Cameras attached to the robot give a … [Read more...]
tositumomab
A monoclonal antibody that is used in the treatment of certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. When tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab (a form of … [Read more...]
tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab
A combination of monoclonal antibodies used to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The monoclonal antibody tositumomab is given with iodine I 131 … [Read more...]
total androgen blockade
Therapy used to eliminate male sex hormones (androgens) in the body. This may be done with surgery, hormonal therapy, or a combination. … [Read more...]
total estrogen blockade
Therapy used to eliminate estrogen in the body. This may be done with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these procedures. … [Read more...]
total hysterectomy
Surgery to remove the entire uterus, including the cervix. Also called complete hysterectomy. … [Read more...]
total laryngectomy
An operation to remove all of the larynx (voice box). … [Read more...]
total mastectomy
Removal of the breast. Also called simple mastectomy. … [Read more...]
total nodal irradiation
Radiation therapy to the mantle field, the spleen, the lymph nodes in the upper abdomen, and the lymph nodes in the pelvic area. … [Read more...]
total pancreatectomy
Surgery to remove the entire pancreas. Part of the stomach, part of the small intestine, the common bile duct, gallbladder, spleen, and nearby lymph nodes are … [Read more...]