Glossary
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Type of medicine that prevents blood clotting (coagulation). Anticoagulants interrupt the clotting process to prevent a clot from growing larger or to reduce the chances of a new clot forming.
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Chemotherapy (also known as chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or several drugs in combination.
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A medical term for the clotting process, when blood changes from a liquid form to a thick clot with a gel-like consistency.
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A test that indicates how your warfarin prescription is working and whether adjustments are needed. People with normally clotting blood, not receiving any treatment have an INR of approximately 1. The higher the INR- the longer it takes for your blood to clot. The most common INR target range for someone on warfarin treatment is between 2.0 and 3.0.
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A term often used with tumours. A malignant tumour = cancer.
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A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer.
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Thrombosis refers to abnormal, life-threatening blood clots that form in the artery or vein.