Cancer-Related Dictionary

Affinity chromatography is a laboratory technique used to purify and separate proteins or other molecules from a mixture based on their specific interactions with a ligand attached to a stationary phase.

"Anterior Resection" refers to a surgical procedure typically performed on patients with rectal or colon cancer. It involves the removal of the affected part of the rectum or colon and then reattaching the remaining sections to restore digestive function. The procedure involves delicate and complex surgery aiming at retaining bowel function while removing the cancer.

Axillary node dissection is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the armpit area (axilla) to check for the spread of breast cancer or other diseases.

Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure used to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region or "axilla", primarily performed on patients with breast cancer. This operation helps determine the stage of the cancer and guides treatment decisions by revealing if the cancer has spread to these lymph nodes.