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A bandage designed to provide pressure to a particular area. … [Read more...]

The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete remission. … [Read more...]

The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete response. … [Read more...]

Examination of the inside of the colon using a colonoscope, inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for … [Read more...]

A type of cell that makes neurohormones (chemicals that are made by nerve cells and used to send signals to other cells) and releases them into the blood. … [Read more...]

A type of neurohormone (a chemical that is made by nerve cells and used to send signals to other cells). Catecholamines are important in stress responses. High … [Read more...]

A vaccine designed to prevent or treat cancer. … [Read more...]

A test used to help diagnose a type of pancreatic islet cell tumor called a gastrinoma. The patient receives a 3-hour infusion of a substance called calcium … [Read more...]

A mineral needed for healthy teeth, bones, and other body tissues. It is the most common mineral in the body. A deposit of calcium in body tissues, such as … [Read more...]

Deposits of calcium in the tissues. Calcification in the breast can be seen on a mammogram, but cannot be detected by touch. There are two types of breast … [Read more...]