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A substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and lung cancer.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas.
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A drug that is used in the treatment of acne and psoriasis and is being studied in cancer prevention.
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A radioactive substance that is used in imaging tests, and is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
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A form that must be filed by an investigator running a clinical trial to study a new drug or agent.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer.
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A substance that is being studied in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to detect tumor hypoxia (a low level of oxygen in the tumor).This may help predict how the tumor will respond to…
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A radioactive substance being studied as an imaging agent in head and neck cancers and other types of cancer.
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A radioactive substance being studied as an imaging agent in head and neck cancers and other types of cancer.
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2ME2.
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A chemical that comes from certain substances when they are not burned completely.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer.
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A graphic display of depth, width, and height.
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A graphic display of depth, width, and height.
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A type of monoclonal antibody used in cancer detection or therapy.
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A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to make detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
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A drug used in the treatment of cancer.
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A form of the drug tamoxifen that is made by the body after taking tamoxifen.