Cancer and Oncology Terms

Early symptoms are so ordinary, bloating and pelvic discomfort among them, that the disease is usually advanced when found.

A cancer vaccine comprised of synthetic peptides corresponding to naturally-occurring peptides derived from ovarian cancer cell antigens.

Cancer that occurs in the cells on the surface of the ovary.

An abnormal mass of tissue that forms in germ (egg) cells in the ovary (female reproductive gland in which the eggs are formed).

(Other name for: autologous dinitrophenyl-modified ovarian cancer vaccine)

The percentage of people in a study or treatment group who are alive for a certain period of time after they were diagnosed with or treated for a disease, such as cancer.

A protein being studied in the treatment of cancer.

A radioactive form of the element phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer.

Funds awarded to certain U.S.

A tumor suppressor gene that normally inhibits the growth of tumors.

Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug derived from yew tree bark that stabilizes microtubules to block cancer cell division.

A Cremophor ELP-free, albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation of the natural taxane paclitaxel with antineoplastic activity.

The agent paclitaxel linked to a biodegradable, water-soluble polyglutamate polymer with antineoplastic properties.

A vascular-acting photosensitizer consisting of a water-soluble, palladium-substituted bacteriochlorophyll derivative with potential antineoplastic activity.

A synthetic mustard compound with potential antineoplastic activity.

Palliation is care focused on relieving symptoms and improving comfort in serious illness, distinct from treatment aimed at curing the underlying disease.

Treatment given to relieve the symptoms and reduce the suffering caused by cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment.

A term used to describe cancer that can be felt by touch, usually present in lymph nodes, skin, or other organs of the body such as the liver or colon.

A drug that is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) and cancer that has spread to the bones.