Cancer-Related Dictionary
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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.
Read full definition→Yttrium-90 (Y-90) is a radioactive isotope of the element Yttrium, used in medical applications such as radiation therapy for treating certain types of cancer. Due to its high energy level and short half-life, Y-90 can deliver a potent dose of radiation to a targeted area, aiding in selective destruction of tumorous cells.
Read full definition→Zoledronic acid is a type of medication classified as a bisphosphonate, primarily utilized in the healthcare industry to treat bone-related diseases. It is employed in the management of conditions, such as Paget's Disease, high blood calcium levels due to malignancy, and in preventing skeletal fractures in patients with cancers like multiple myeloma and prostate cancer.
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