Cancer-Related Dictionary
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Immunotherapy is a type of medical treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight diseases, including cancer. This can be done in several ways, including stimulating the immune system to work harder, providing it with components like man-made immune system proteins, or training it to specifically attack cancer cells.
Read full definition→Intrathecal chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment where chemotherapy drugs are injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This method is used to target cancer cells in the central nervous system.
Read full definition→Irinotecan is a type of chemotherapy drug, classified as a topoisomerase I inhibitor. This drug is used primarily in the treatment of cancers, including colorectal and lung cancer. It works by interfering with the replication of cancerous cells, thereby preventing their growth and spread. Irinotecan is commonly administered intravenously.
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