Also known as a lymph gland. The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infection and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes and a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells. These tubes branch, like blood vessels, into all the tissues of the body. A type of white blood cell that has a number of roles in the immune system.
Some lymphocytes act as tumor-killing cells.
Other lymphocytes produce antibodies or other substances that fight cancer, infection, and other diseases. A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and biological therapy. A medical oncologist often serves as the person's main caretaker and coordinates treatment provided by other specialists. A procedure in which a magnet linked to a computer is used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. A nurse who specializes in treating and caring for people who have cancer.