A general term that refers to malignant astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. It grows very quickly and has cells that look very different from normal cells. Also called grade IV astrocytoma. A cancer of the brain that comes from glial, or supportive, cells. A type of glioma.
Glucocorticoids affect metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.
An amino acid used in nutrition therapy. It is also being studied for the treatment of diarrhea caused by radiation therapy to the pelvis. Also called sargramostim. A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies that fight certain cancer cells. A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues.