Mesothelioma - Glossary
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Radiation therapy
- A cancer treatment in which high-energy rays are aimed at cancer cells.
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Radiology
- Use of radiation in the treatment or diagnosis of disease.
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Release
- A legal document signed in a settlement; after signature of a release, settlement money can be paid.
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Resectable
- A good candidate for resection (a surgical procedure that removes the diseased part of an organ or tissue).
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Risk factor
- A factor that contributes to or increases the likelihood of developing a disease.






