A type of coumestan. Coumestans are estrogen-like substances (phytoestrogens) made by some plants. Coumestans may have anticancer effects. … [Read more...]
C
counseling
The process by which a professional counselor helps a person cope with mental or emotional distress, and understand and solve personal problems. … [Read more...]
Cowden disease
An inherited disorder marked by the formation of many noncancerous growths called hamartomas. These growths occur in the skin, breast, thyroid, colon, … [Read more...]
Cowden syndrome
An inherited disorder marked by the formation of many noncancerous growths called hamartomas. These growths occur in the skin, breast, thyroid, colon, … [Read more...]
COX inhibitor
A type of drug that is used to treat inflammation and pain, and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer. COX inhibitors belong to the family … [Read more...]
COX-2
An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also cause tumor cells to grow. Some tumors have high levels of … [Read more...]
COX-2 inhibitor
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. COX-2 inhibitors are being studied in the prevention of colon polyps, and as … [Read more...]
coxsackievirus A21
A naturally occurring enterovirus with potential antitumor activity. Upon intratumoral administration, coxsackievirus A21 targets and binds to intracellular … [Read more...]
Cozaar
A drug used to treat high blood pressure. Cozaar blocks the action of chemicals that make blood vessels constrict (get narrower). It is a type of angiotensin II … [Read more...]
CP
An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It includes the drugs chlorambucil and prednisone. Also called … [Read more...]