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MOAB (nonoclonal antibody)
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type of biological response modifer used in cancer treatment.
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Gy (gray--unit of absorbed radiation dose)
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Unit of radiation equal to one hundredth of a rad.
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VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)
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secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels.
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PSCT (peripheral stem cell transplant)
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infusion of undifferentialted blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow.
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TNM (tumor, nodes, metastases)
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staging system for evaluating malignancies.
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EPO (erythropoietin; promotes growth of red blood cells).
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promotes the growth of red blood cells.
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CSF (colony-stimulating factor)
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protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells.
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XRT (radiation therapy)
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brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples.
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bx (biopsy)
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microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnostic of disease.
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mets (metastases)
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spread of malignant cells to a distant site.
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biologic response modifiers
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substances produced by normal cells that either directly block tumor growth or stimulate the immune system to fight cancer.
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alkylating agents
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synthetic chemical containing alkyl groups that interfere with DNA synthesis.
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anaplasia
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loss of differentiation of cells.
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