A noncancerous growth that does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body. A substance used in surgical wound healing to cause a blood clot to form. It consists of blood-clotting factors found naturally in human blood. A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. A vitamin A precursor.
Beta carotene belongs to the family of fat-soluble vitamins called carotenoids.
An anticancer drug used to decrease the growth of some types of cancer cells. Also called LGD1069. A topical preparation to reduce the risk of, and treat skin reactions to, radiation therapy. A drug that may inhibit tumor cells from multiplying. It is being studied for its ability to treat cancer.