An eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in some cultures to treat a number of medical problems. … [Read more...]
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pioglitazone
A drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and is being studied in the prevention of head and neck cancer. It may be able to stop leukoplakia (a condition … [Read more...]
PC regimen
A chemotherapy combination used to treat endometrial, ovarian, head and neck cancers, and non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It includes the drugs … [Read more...]
Proxinium
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of head and neck cancer. Proxinium is made by linking a monoclonal antibody fragment to a toxic … [Read more...]
NK-LGL
A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected with a virus. An NK-LGL is a type of white … [Read more...]
nipple discharge
Fluid that is not milk coming from the nipple. … [Read more...]
nipple
In anatomy, the small raised area in the center of the breast through which milk can flow to the outside. … [Read more...]
NDGA
A drug put on the skin to treat growths caused by sun exposure. A form of NDGA that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. NDGA … [Read more...]
natural killer cell
A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected with a virus. A natural killer cell is a type … [Read more...]
mesonephroma
A rare type of tumor, usually of the female genital tract, in which the insides of the cells look clear when viewed under a microscope. Also called clear cell … [Read more...]