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Thymic cancer
Definition Definition Thymic cancer is any one of several different types of tumors that have originated within the thymus gland. Description The...
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Endometrial cancer
Definition Definition Endometrial cancer develops when the cells that make up the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium) become abnormal and...
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Pleural effusion
Description Description Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the region between the outer...
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Gynecologic cancers
Definition Definition Gynecologic cancers are malignant tumors within the female reproductive organs. Description Gynecologic cancers account for...
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Thrush
Description Description Thrush (Candidiasis)is a superficial yeast infection of the mouth and throat. Other names for this common condition include...
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Vaginal cancer
Definition Definition Vaginal cancer refers to an abnormal, cancerous growth in the tissues of the birth canal (vagina). Description Vaginal cancer...
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Vulvar cancer
Definition Definition Vulvar cancer refers to an abnormal, cancerous growth in the external female genitalia. Description Vulvar cancer is a rare...
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Alopecia
Description Description Alopecia, also called hair loss, baldness, and epilation, is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy ....
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Anal cancer
Definition Definition Anal cancer is an uncommon cancer occurring in the tissues that make up the opening through which stool passes out of the...
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Thymoma
Definition Definition Thymomas are the most common tumor of the thymus. Description The thymus is located in the upper chest just below the neck....
Encyclopedia of Cancer, 02/28/05 by Ph.D. Belinda Rowland · More from publication
