A normal process in which a cell destroys proteins and other substances in its cytoplasm (the fluid inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus), which may … [Read more...]
avoidance
The act of staying away from people, places, and thoughts that may cause anxiety, pain, or unpleasant feelings. Some types of cancer-related avoidance include … [Read more...]
axilla
The underarm or armpit. … [Read more...]
axillary
Pertaining to the armpit area, including the lymph nodes that are located there. … [Read more...]
axillary dissection
Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary lymph node dissection. … [Read more...]
axillary lymph node
A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph from the breast and nearby areas. … [Read more...]
axillary lymph node dissection
Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary dissection. … [Read more...]
azaspirane
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain multiple myelomas and other advanced cancers. Azaspirane may block the growth … [Read more...]
AZD2171
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. AZD2171 may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and may kill … [Read more...]
AZD2281
A substance being studied in the treatment of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers caused by mutations (changes) in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. It is also being … [Read more...]