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Pronunciation: /leɪt steɪʤ ˈkænsər/

late-stage cancer

Definition

A term used to describe cancer that is far along in its growth, and has spread to the lymph nodes or other places in the body.

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isolated lung perfusion

partial cystectomy

vitamin K

classic familial adenomatous polyposis

SWS

sperm banking

TNF-bound colloidal gold

ductal carcinoma in situ

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CSF1-targeting agent

Bifidobacterium animalis/Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic supplement

artificial saliva spray

monoclonal antibody GIM-122

NY-ESO-1/MART-1 peptide-pulsed dendritic cell vaccine

MOPP regimen

iodine I 124 iodo-azomycin galactopyranoside

emerfetamab

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copy number variant

variant

triple-negative breast cancer

pedigree

chromosomal instability

summary logarithm of the odds score

whole exome sequencing

depth of coverage

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