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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia and BPH.
Industry:Health care
Describes the ability of tumour cells to grow in the absence of androgens (hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics). Many early prostate cancers require androgens for growth, but advanced prostate cancers are often androgen-independent.
Industry:Health care
A growth that is not cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Industry:Health care
A hormone made from testosterone in the prostate, testes, and certain other tissues. It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. High amounts of androstanolone may increase the growth of prostate cancer and make it harder to treat. Also called DHT and dihydrotestosterone.
Industry:Health care
A colourless oily liquid used as a flavouring agent and to make dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. Benzaldehyde is chemically related to benzene.
Industry:Health care
An incomplete description of the medical and treatment history of one or more patients. Anecdotal reports may be published in places other than peer-reviewed, scientific journals.
Industry:Health care
A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.
Industry:Health care
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of antitubulin agent. Also called BPU.
Industry:Health care
A loss of feeling or awareness caused by drugs or other substances. anaesthesia keeps patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures. Local anaesthesia is a loss of feeling in one small area of the body. Regional anaesthesia is a loss of feeling in a part of the body, such as an arm or leg. General anaesthesia is a loss of feeling and a complete loss of awareness that feels like a very deep sleep.
Industry:Health care
