Cancer Dictionary
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An allogeneic stem cell transplant is a medical procedure where a patient receives blood-forming stem cells from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. This treatment is often used for conditions affecting the bone marrow or blood, such as leukemia and lymphoma.
Read full definition→Hedgehog pathway inhibitors are a class of drugs that block the Hedgehog signaling pathway, which is involved in cell growth and development. These inhibitors are primarily used in treating certain types of cancer where this pathway is abnormally activated.
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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