Cancer that does not respond to treatment. The cancer may be resistant at the beginning of treatment or it may become resistant during treatment. Also called … [Read more...]
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refractory
In medicine, describes a disease or condition that does not respond to treatment. … [Read more...]
recombinant vaccinia-TRICOM vaccine
A cancer vaccine made with a form of a vaccinia virus that does not cause disease in humans. It is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. The … [Read more...]
recombinant vaccinia-CEA-MUC-1-TRICOM vaccine
A cancer vaccine made with a form of vaccinia virus that does not cause disease in humans. It is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. The … [Read more...]
recombinant fowlpox-TRICOM vaccine
A cancer vaccine made with a form of a chicken virus that does not cause disease in humans. It is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. The … [Read more...]
recombinant fowlpox-CEA-MUC-1-TRICOM vaccine
A cancer vaccine made with a form of a chicken virus that does not cause disease in humans. It is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. The … [Read more...]
phase I trial
The first step in testing a new treatment in humans. These studies test the best way to give a new treatment (for example, by mouth, intravenous infusion, or … [Read more...]
palliation
Relief of symptoms and suffering caused by cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Palliation helps a patient feel more comfortable and improves the quality … [Read more...]
pacemaker
An electronic device that is implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It gives the heart electrical stimulation when it does not beat normally. … [Read more...]
parenteral nutrition
A form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. Parenteral nutrition does not use the digestive system. It may be given to people who are unable to absorb … [Read more...]