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Accelerated Radiation
Radiation schedule in which the total dose is given over a shorter period of time. (Compare to hyperfractionated radiation.) |
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a viral disease that destroys the body's ability to fight infections, leaving the body susceptible to many other diseases. AIDS is also known as Autoimmune Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
Acute
A sudden onset of symptoms or disease. |
Adenocarcinoma
A malignant tumor arising from glandular tissue. |
Adenoma
A benign tumor made up of glandular tissue. For example, an adenoma of the pituitary gland may cause it to produce abnormal amounts of hormones. |
Adjuvant Treatment
A treatment that is given in addition to the primary treatment to enhance its effectiveness and reduce the chance of the tumor recurring. Under certain circumstances, chemotherapy is used at the same time as radiation (chemoradiation therapy) to enhance cancer kill rates. |
Adrenal Glands
Two small organs near the kidneys that release hormones. |
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein)
A tumor marker. |
Allogeneic
The infusion of bone marrow from one individual (donor) to another. |
Alopecia
The loss of hair, which may include all body hair as well as scalp hair. |
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