Get definitions for commonly used cancer related terms from the american cancer society. Glossary of pathology terms fact sheet january 2017 this fact sheet was produced by breast cancer network australia the doctors talk to you as if you. The use of anticancer drugs after surgery to decrease the chance of the cancer coming back or recurring. Users can select a term from a dropdown list or browse by the first letter of the term. If you would like to provide feedback or add a new word or term to this publication.
Stop feeling helpless to your disease, call us at 48084508. Treatment given after the main treatment to reduce the chance of cancer coming back. Division of extramural activities national cancer institute. For example, removing the ovaries or having some types of. A comprehensive resource for definitions of cancerrelated terms can be found on the internet. Chemo means chemicals, for most types of cancer chemotherapy will consist of a number of different drugs, this is known as combination chemotherapy. A cancer diagnosis turns a persons world upside down. We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer related terms.
The basal layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis made up of a single layer of basal or germinative cells mostly epidermal keratinocytes that proliferate and divide to. Refers to symptoms that start and worsen quickly but do not last over a long time. Any chemical or physical agent that can cause cancer when cells or organisms are exposed to it. Browse our extensive list of commonly used veterinary terms, along with brief, easy to. The terms include those commonly associated with the molecular biology and immu nology of cancer, and clinical oncology. The definitions of the seer historic stages have remained constant over time.
Key brain terms glossary explore neuroscience dana. These definitions may help you feel better informed, whether youve been diagnosed with breast cancer or know someone who has. Get definitions for commonly used cancerrelated terms from the american cancer society. The difference between two risks, usually smaller than a relative risk. Those cancer cells will be the same as the ones in the lung, not like cancer cells that started in the new body part. Sometimes cancer spreads from one part of the body to another. When the cancer grows larger or spreads to other parts of the body. Intravenously iv into a vein is the most common, intramuscularly im injection into a muscle, orally by mouth. Multilingual cancer glossary peter maccallum cancer centre. The nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8,467 terms related to cancer and medicine. A doctor will insert a thin tube into the rectum to view the colon and screen for cancer. If you cant find what youre looking for here, you can call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 to talk to someone who can help. Cancer glossary how to use this glossary about this guide disclaimer.
Select a category from the list to view only the terms in that category, or select any to view all terms. You may hear your doctor use certain medical terms, and you may not know what they mean. Dictionary of cancer terms by national cancer institute. Types of cancer local cancer an invasive, malignant cancer confined entirely to the organ where the cancer began. The glossary features definitions for terms used by cancer registrars. Glossary of breast cancer terms breast pathology johns. Home glossary a patients guide to breast cancer and breast pathology terms. Boldfaced terms within a definition are also defined in this glossary. Proteins in the immune system that recognize and attach to foreign molecules, called antigens. While people may commonly equate brain tumors with cancer, many tumors are benignbut their location in the brain can still interfere with normal brain function. They are benign not cancer, but over time a few will develop into squamous cell cancer a type of skin cancer. Apr 25 2020 going toetotoe with industry by rebecca saltzman, deputy director breast cancer actions watchdog role has never been more important, as corporations and industryfriendly officials use covid19 as yet another an excuse to put profits before public health.
Basic oncology terms cancer terms may sometimes be difficult to understand. For a complete list of terms, please go to abdom abdom 203 204. The cancer cells are different from renal cell carcinoma. Absolute deadline time, in calendar days, by which a trial must be open to patient enrollment.
Relative risk compares risks between groups, while absolute risk is the total chance that something such as a disease will occur in a certain time period. Many of the terms included in this glossary were gleaned from several sources. Second primary tumor a second breast cancer that develops in a different location from the first. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Glossary of cancer terms a ablative therapy treatment that removes or destroys the function of an organ. Absolute and relative risk are two different ways to measure risk. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your doctor. Webmd provides a comprehensive glossary of terms you may hear during prostate cancer testing, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. A test used to find early signs of breast cancer in a woman who does not have any known breast problems or symptoms. Or when you have a visual field of 20 degrees or less.
Adapted from the national cancer institute dictionary of cancer terms. The ajcc stage is used clinically, but its definitions change over time. A full glossary of immunology and immunological terms and terminology. Introduction the 9th edition of the aidsinfo glossary of hivaidsrelated terms continues to provide people living with hiv, their families and friends, health care professionals, and students a roadmap to understanding hiv. Doctors can remove them with cold, lasers, chemicals, or creams.
A service of the national library of medicine, national institutes of health. Terms related to the diagnosis and pathology of cancer screening any test that is carried out routinely among healthy individuals to identify tumors before they become symptomatic. Ncis dictionary of cancer terms provides easytounderstand definitions for words and phrases related to cancer and medicine. Contents diagnosis staging and prognosis treatment toxicity and late effects cancer research i basic science cancer research ii clinical trials and epidemiology diagnosis biopsy this is the removal of a small section of the tumour, the sample will be analysed by a histopathologist in order to establish a precise diagnosis. The part of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, kidneys, urinary bladder, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. Accuracy is the extent to which a measurement reflects the true value. For example, cancer that started in the lung can spread, or metastasize, to the liver, bones, or brain. Breast cancer glossary breast cancer terms susan g. The following article defines basic oncology terms, including those used in the detection of cancer. Trials that are not open to patient enrollment by the absolute deadline will be automatically terminated. Urinary terms and definitions renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and other urinary equivalent terms, definitions, tables and illustrations. Definition of mouse model nci dictionary of cancer terms.
Ctep operational efficiency working group oewg version date. Knowing is half the battle won, we at new hope unlimited will help you be comprehensively informed of your alternative treatment options. According to federal guidelines, language in informed consent forms should be suitable for the general public, meaning language at the 8th grade level. This is different from a recurrence, which is the return of the first breast cancer. Some basic terms for oncology medical terminology for cancer. It is important to understand these terms, so you can make the best informed decision about your cancer.
Glossary of medical terms pathology and laboratory. When your vision, in both eyes, cant be corrected to better than 20200. Local anesthetics cause loss of feeling in a part of. Nci dictionary of cancer terms the nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8,465 terms related to cancer and medicine.
Dictionary of veterinary terms if youre not sure what your vets jargon means, this is a good place to start. Although this glossary is not exhaustive, it reflects an attempt to unify the usage of words that are consistently used in a managed care setting. Glossary of cancer terms a comprehensive cancer centers. Terms that are italicized are also defined in this glossary.
This fact sheet defines various cancer related terms. Nci dictionary of cancer terms national cancer institute. This algorithm allows one to obtain both the american joint committee on cancer ajcc stage and the seer historic stage. Most cancers of the breast, pancreas, lung, prostate, and colon are adenocarcinomas. The articles will address terms used throughout the cancer experience, from a new diagnosis to during and after treatment. Most abrikossoff tumors are benign not cancer, but some may be malignant cancer. It may also occur in the chest, breast, esophagus, stomach, or other internal organ. Be informed about cancer terms and definitions that you will encounter in your alternative cancer treatment. The impetus to combine and update the previous versions came from the recognition that with the recent developments in imaging new words have arrived, others have become obsolete, and the meaning of some terms has changed. The nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8,563 terms related to cancer and medicine we offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer related terms.
Definition of cancer nci dictionary of cancer terms. A highly expandable epithelium that has a layered appearance with large cubeshaped cells in the relaxed state that. A treatment method used in addition to the primary therapy. This glossary provides definitions of terms that are used in cancer statistics. Each entry includes information on where the term is used, as well as any applicable alternate names, abstractor notes, histology, and primary sites. It is the tendency of test measurement to center around the true value. The glossary will be updated on a regular basis, and we would appreciate feedback from the registrar community. We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancerrelated terms.
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