It determines the structure, function and behavior of the cell. Test done in the lab, usually involving isolated tissue, organ or cell preparations. Test performed on a living organism. Age-specific mortality rate is the ratio of the number of deaths in a specific age group to the number of persons in that age group. It may reduce pain, eliminate the worst symptoms, prevent complications, or give a psychological lift.
Some cancers can also have neutral or primary resistance to certain anticancer drugs.
A nucleic acid found in all living cells. Plays a role in transferring information from DNA to the protein-forming system of the cell. Their level can be measured by blood tests to determine the recurrence or progression of a cancer. This site intended for use by U.S. residents only.