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| Q10 | A substance found in most tissues in the body, and in many foods. It can also be made in the laboratory. It is used by the body to produce energy for cells, and as an antioxidant. It is being studied in the treatment of cancer and in the relief of side effects caused by some cancer treatments. Also called coenzyme Q10, CoQ10, vitamin Q10, and ubiquinone. | |||
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| QI | In traditional Chinese medicine, vital energy or life force that keeps a person¿s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health in balance. | |||
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| QIGONG | A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health. | |||
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| QS21 | A plant extract that may improve the ability of the immune system to respond to disease. It is being studied in combination with vaccine therapy. | |||
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| QUADRAMET | A drug used to treat pain caused by bone cancer and other cancers that have spread to the bones. Quadramet is a type of radiopharmaceutical. Also called samarium Sm 153 lexidronam pentasodium. | |||
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| QUADRANTECTOMY | Surgical removal of the region of the breast (approximately one quarter) containing cancer. | |||
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| QUADRIVALENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (TYPES 6, 11, 16, AND 18) RECOMBINAN | A vaccine used to prevent cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. It is also used to prevent lesions that are caused by these viruses and that can lead to cervical, vulvar, or vaginal cancer. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine is used in females aged 9-26 years. It is also used to prevent genital warts in males aged 9-26 years. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine is being studied in the treatment of other medical conditions. Also called Gardasil. | |||
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| QUALITY ASSURANCE | A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. In clinical trials, quality assurance makes sure that all parts of the trial follow the law and the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Also called QA. | |||
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| QUALITY OF LIFE | The overall enjoyment of life. Many clinical trials assess the effects of cancer and its treatment on the quality of life. These studies measure aspects of an individual's sense of well-being and ability to carry out various tasks. | |||