Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms.
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C cell
A type of cell in the thyroid. C cells make calcitonin, a hormone that helps control the calcium level in the blood
c-erbB-2
The gene that controls cell growth by making the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. Also called HER2/neu
c-kit receptor
A protein on the surface of some cells that binds to stem cell factor (a substance that causes certain types of cells to grow). Altered forms of this receptor may be associated with some More…
C/O
complaining of
C/W
continue with
CA
cytarabine and l-asparaginase
CA
cancer OR carcinoma
Ca
cancer, OR carcinoma
CA-125
A substance sometimes found in an increased amount in the blood, other body fluids, or tissues and that may suggest the presence of some types of cancer
CA-125 test
A blood test that measures the level of CA-125, a substance found in blood, other body fluids and some tissues. Increased levels of CA-125 may be a sign of cancer
CA-VP16
cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and etoposide
CABO
bleomycin, cisplatin, methotrexate, and vincristine
cachexia
(ka-KEK-see-a) Loss of body weight and muscle mass, and weakness that may occur in patients with cancer, AIDS, or other chronic diseases
CAD
computer assisted diagnosis
cadmium
(KAD-me-um) A metallic element that occurs naturally in tiny amounts in air, water, soil, and food. It is a byproduct of zinc refining, and is used to make batteries, pigments, plastics, More…
CAE
cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and etoposide
CAF
cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and fluorouracil
CAL-G
cyclophosphamide, daunorubicin, l-asparaginase, prednisone, and vincristine
calcification
Deposits of calcium in the tissues. Calcification in the breast can be seen on a mammogram, but cannot be detected by touch. There are two types of breast calcification, macrocalcification More…
calcitonin
A hormone formed by the C cells of the thyroid gland. It helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood. When the calcium level is too high, calcitonin lowers it
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