A severe form of myelosuppression. Myelosuppression is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood … [Read more...]
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sesquiterpene lactone
A substance found in some plants. Sesquiterpene lactones may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Plants containing sesquiterpene lactones have been … [Read more...]
SERM
A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are SERMs. Also called selective … [Read more...]
selective estrogen receptor modulator
A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are selective estrogen receptor … [Read more...]
saponin
A substance found in soybeans and many other plants. Saponins may help lower cholesterol and may have anticancer effects. … [Read more...]
S-1
A drug that is being studied for its ability to enhance the effectiveness of fluorouracil and prevent gastrointestinal side effects caused by fluorouracil. It … [Read more...]
toxicology
The study of poisons, including the source, effect, and treatment of poisoning. It is a branch of pharmacology (the study of drugs). … [Read more...]
toxic
Having to do with poison or something harmful to the body. Toxic substances usually cause unwanted side effects. … [Read more...]
Totect
A drug used to treat the toxic effects of an anticancer drug that leaks from a vein into surrounding tissue and causes tissue damage. It is also being studied … [Read more...]
toremifene
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antiestrogens. Toremifene blocks the effect of the hormone estrogen in the body. It may help … [Read more...]