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ALH

A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having ALH … [Read more...]

ADH

A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the lining of breast ducts and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having … [Read more...]

recombinant human methionyl stem cell factor

A substance that causes blood stem cells (cells from which other types of cells develop) to change into different types of blood cells and increases the number … [Read more...]

r-metHuSCF

A substance that causes blood stem cells (cells from which other types of cells develop) to change into different types of blood cells and increases the number … [Read more...]

PIN

Noncancerous growth of cells lining the internal and external surfaces of the prostate gland. Having high-grade PIN may increase the risk of developing prostate … [Read more...]

open prostatectomy

An operation to remove part or all of the prostate gland through an incision in the lower abdomen or perineum (the area between the anus and scrotum). An open … [Read more...]

PSA test

A laboratory test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) found in the blood. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. The amount of PSA … [Read more...]

PSA

A protein made by the prostate gland and found in the blood. PSA blood levels may be higher than normal in men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic … [Read more...]

prostate-specific antigen

A protein made by the prostate gland and found in the blood. Prostate-specific antigen blood levels may be higher than normal in men who have prostate cancer, … [Read more...]

primary myelofibrosis

A progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood is made in organs such as the liver and the spleen, instead of … [Read more...]