A chemical or other agent that causes cancer. A series of tests to examine components of the blood. These tests are useful in diagnosing certain health problems and in following the effects of treatment. A term that us used to describe a disease of long duration or one that is progressing slowly. In general, pertaining to observation and treatment of patients.
Clinical research is a term applied to the study and treatment of patients.
The brain and spinal cord. The use of two or more anticancer medications for treatment of an individual cancer patient. The basic material of life. DNA is a long, chain-like chemical found in the nucleus of all cells. The segments of the chain are the genetic code that guides the development of every cell.