Cancer-Related Dictionary
Comprehensive medical dictionary with cancer-related terms, definitions, and explanations to help you better understand medical terminology and concepts.
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Vaccine therapy is a treatment approach that uses vaccines to stimulate the body's immune system to fight diseases, particularly infections and certain types of cancer.
Read full definition→Valrubicin is a chemotherapy drug used primarily to treat bladder cancer that has not responded to other treatments. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, slowing or stopping their spread.
Read full definition→VEGF inhibitors are medications that block the action of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that promotes blood vessel formation. These inhibitors are used to treat various conditions, primarily certain types of cancer and eye diseases, by restricting the growth of blood vessels that supply nutrients to tumors or affect vision.
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