Side effects of cancer treatment that appear months or years after treatment has ended. Late effects include physical and mental problems and second cancers. … [Read more...]
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late-stage cancer
A term used to describe cancer that is far along in its growth, and has spread to the lymph nodes or other places in the body. … [Read more...]
latent
Describes a condition that is present but not active or causing symptoms. … [Read more...]
Latisse
(Other name for: bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) … [Read more...]
Laudicon
(Other name for: hydromorphone hydrochloride) … [Read more...]
lavender
A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical … [Read more...]
laxative
A substance that promotes bowel movements. … [Read more...]
LBH589
A drug being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks enzymes needed for cells to grow and divide and may kill cancer cells. LBH589 may also prevent the … [Read more...]
LCH
A group of rare disorders in which too many Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell) grow in certain tissues and organs including the bones, skin, and … [Read more...]
LCIS
A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lobules of the breast. LCIS seldom becomes invasive cancer; however, having it in one breast increases the … [Read more...]