Cancer Dictionary
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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→Cancer vaccines are biological substances that are administered to stimulate or restore the immune system's ability to fight against cancer. They come in two forms: preventive vaccines that protect against viruses known to cause cancer, for instance HPV vaccine, and treatment vaccines that help the immune system target and destroy cancer cells. Cancer vaccines can be of synthetic or natural origin, and work either individually or hand in hand with other treatment options.
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