A virus that settles around certain nerves causing blisters, swelling, and pain. This condition is also called shingles.

Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment.

A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer of the stomach or the upper p [..]

Is the use of high-energy radiation from xrays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or from materials called rad [..]

High-energy electromagnetic radiation used to diagnose and treat diseases. Diagnostic tests are using high energy to visualize internal body organs. For xray treatments, see Radiation therapy.

Wireless capsule endoscopy is a noninvasive procedure in which a small capsule containing a video camera, light, transmitter, and batteries is swallowed and passed through the GI tract while video rec [..]

General term for a variety of cells responsible for fighting invading germs, infection, and allergy-causing agents.The white blood cells include neutrophils, eosinophils,basophils,monocytes, macrophag [..]

A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed.

An infectious agent that is much smaller than a bacteria.

Is a genetic condition involving the abnormal growth of bloodvessels in bodyparts such as the eyes, brain, spinal cord, adrenal glands, or other parts of the body. People with von Hippel-Lindau syndro [..]