Archives: Glossaire

Localized treatment that destroys cells by inserting grains of radioactive material into the affected organ.

Generally adverse secondary consequence of a treatment.

Small “lump” located on the lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes play a major role in protecting the body against infections and cancerous cells.

Small organ that produces one or more substances in the body.

See Gleason score.

Technique médicale qui permet de traiter des tumeurs par la chaleur créée par la focalisation d’ultrasons.

Traitement général du cancer à l’aide d’hormones.

See prostatic adenoma.