Creator: Jayashree Thakwani
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Written by Jayashree Thakwani, M.Pharm.Sci

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Nov 02, 2017

Glossary

Oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer

Chemotherapy: Treatment with anticancer drugs

Hormone: A chemical substance produced in an organ, which, carried to an associated organ by the blood stream, influences its functional activity

Anti-neoplastic: Inhibits or prevents growth of neoplasms (cancers)

Metastatic Cancer: Cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another

Castration: Removal or destruction of the testicles or ovaries using radiation, surgery, or drugs. Medical castration refers to the use of drugs to suppress the function of the ovaries or testicles

Published on Oct 31, 2017
Last Updated on Nov 02, 2017

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