A glossary of terms covering all aspects of breast and ovarian cancer.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Targeted therapies |
Drugs that stop the growth of particular types of cancer cells. Also called biological therapies |
| Taxane |
A type of chemotherapy drug |
| Temporary menopause |
When menstrual periods stop for a year or more and then start again |
| Testosterone |
Hormone produced in males and females from the ovaries and adrenal glands (glands close to the kidneys). Testosterone levels fall with age and may be reduced by some treatments for breast cancer |
| Thrombosis |
The formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel |
| Thrush |
An infection caused by yeast that appears as white patches on the tongue or mouth |
| Transfusion |
The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor to another person |
| Transvaginal ultrasound |
An ultrasound used to look at a woman's reproductive organs that involves inserting an ultrasound probe into the vagina |
| Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous |
A type of breast reconstruction using fat, skin and a muscle from the stomach |
| Troches |
A lozenge or pastille |
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