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Glossary Terms: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-35
tamoxifen
:
(brand name: Nolvadex). This drug blocks the effects of estrogen on many organs, such as the breast. Estrogen promotes the growth of some breast cancers. Recent research suggests that tamoxifen may lower the risk of developing breast cancer in women with certain risk factors.
Taxol
:
a drug first made from the bark or needles of yew trees that can now be made in the laboratory. It is used in the treatment of breast, ovarian, and other types of cancer.
testicles
:
the male reproductive glands found in the scrotum. The testicles (or testes) produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
testosterone
(tes-toss-ter-own)
:
the main male hormone, made primarily in the testes. It stimulates blood flow, growth in certain tissues, and the secondary sexual characteristics. In men with prostate cancer, it can also encourage growth of the tumor.
therapy
:
any of the measures taken to treat a disease. See also alternative therapy, complementary therapy, and unproven therapy.
thermography
:
a method in which heat from the breast is measured and mapped. Also called a thermogram, this method is not reliable in detecting breast cancer.
thoracic surgeon
:
a doctor who performs surgery to the chest cavity.
three-dimensional conformal therapy
:
this treatment uses sophisticated computers to very precisely map the location of the cancer within the prostate. The patient is fitted with a plastic mold resembling a body cast to keep him still so that the radiation can be more accurately aimed. Radiation beams are then aimed from several directions.
thrombocytopenia
(throm-bo-sigh-toe-PEEN-e-uh)
:
a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood; can be a side effect of chemotherapy.
tissue
:
a collection of cells, united to perform a particular function.
Glossary Terms: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-35
