Cancer refers to a debilitating and potentially fatal condition in which cells grow at a really fast rate. This increase of cells can lead to tumor formation. Signs of cancer include fatigue, chills, night sweats, weight loss and a fever. Drugs...
Plant alkaloids make up a group of chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer. These medications are divided into three subgroups based on what type of plant they come from. Vinca alkaloids come from the periwinkle plant, epipodophyllotoxins...
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer and is a commonly used mode of treatment for a variety of cancers. There are many different types of chemotherapy medications, and not all of them are used for every cancer. Medications may be...
Retinoblastoma is cancer that originates in the retina, which is in the back of the eye. The American Cancer Society states that it is the most common eye cancer in children, and is usually associated with mutations in the Rb gene. When there are...
The chemical glucosamine sulfate occurs naturally in the human body and is found in the fluid that surrounds the joints. It works with other chemicals to build ligaments, tendons, cartilage and the synovial fluid that cushions and protects the...
Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat and stop the spread of a variety of cancers and leukemias. They work by killing the cancer cells or by stopping them from dividing and reproducing. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered intravenously (IV),...
