lymphatic mapping
The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells.
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157 matcheslymphoscintigraphy
A scan that follows a trace of radioactive material through lymph channels to map where fluid from a given area drains.
Read definitionMammoSite
A system used to deliver internal radiation therapy to breast cancer patients after surgery to remove their cancer.
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A type of breast imaging test that is used to detect cancer cells in the breasts of some women who have had abnormal mammograms, or who have dense breast tissue.
Read definitionmonoclonal antibody
A monoclonal antibody is a laboratory-made protein engineered to bind one specific target, with uses spanning cancer, autoimmune disease, and infection.
Read definitionMRI
No x-rays are involved, which is one reason this scan is used so heavily in neurology, orthopedics and pediatric imaging.
Read definitionmutagen
A mutagen is any physical or chemical agent capable of altering a cell's DNA, with ultraviolet light and certain chemicals among the most familiar examples.
Read definitionnuclear magnetic resonance imaging
A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
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A method of diagnostic imaging that uses very small amounts of radioactive material.
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A type of radionuclide scan used to find carcinoid and other types of tumors.
Read definitionOXi-104
A substance that blocks the process cells use to repair DNA.
Read definitionP-32
A radioactive form of the element phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer.
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A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
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(Other name for: 2-methoxyestradiol)
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A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
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The calcium salt of pentetic acid, a synthetic chelating agent related to the chelating agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).
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A synthetic radiopaque liquid form of perfluorooctyl bromide.
Read definitionPET scan
A procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures of areas inside the body where the glucose…
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A radioactive isotope of phosphorus with beta particle-emitting radiocytotoxic activity.
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A radioactive form of phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer.
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