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Glossary Terms
compound (KOM-pownd)
In science, a substance that is made up of more than one ingredient.
intravenous injection (IN-truh-VEE-nus in-JEK-shun)
Injection into a vein.
laetrile (LAY-eh-tril)
A substance found in the pits of many fruits such as apricots and papayas, and in other foods. It has been tried in some countries as a treatment for cancer, but it has not been shown to work in clinical studies. Laetrile is not approved for use in the United States. Also called amygdalin.
side effect
A problem that occurs when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Some common side effects of cancer treatment are fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts, hair loss, and mouth sores.
symptom
An indication that a person has a condition or disease. Some examples of symptoms are headache, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and pain.
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Table of Links
1 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/20.cdr#Section_20 |
2 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/22.cdr#Section_22 |
3 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/23.cdr#Section_23 |
4 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/24.cdr#Section_24 |
5 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/27.cdr#Section_27 |
6 | http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/patient/28.cdr#Section_28 |
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