These antibodies, all exactly alike, are mass-produced and designed to home in on target cancer cells. Monoclonal antibodies are products of new scientific techniques and may prove useful in both cancer diagnosis and treatment. The combined use of more than one method of treatment, for example, surgery and chemotherapy. A physician who is a cancer specialist. Palliative care - Treatment to relieve, rather than cure, symptoms caused by cancer.
Palliative care can help people live more comfortably.
PDQ - PDQ, supported by NCI, is a computerized database available to physicians nationwide. Geographically matrixed, it offers the latest information on standard treatments and ongoing clinical trials for each type and stage of cancer. The information is easily accessible for physicians via libraries and personal computers. Can be caused by certain anticancer drugs. An inactive substance resembling a medication, given for psychological effect or as a control in evaluating a medicine believed to be active.