Ovarian Cancer Glossary

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Ovarian Cancer Glossary


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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses magnets to show tissues with high fat and water content not seen with x-rays

Maintenance treatmentA treatment given to a patient after cancer has responded to chemotherapy, as first-line maintenance or after a recurrence, which may extend the time until the cancer comes back

MetastasisThe transfer or spreading of cancerous cells from point of origin into other organs

Multidisciplinary teamA healthcare team consisting of numerous doctors and other medical professionals who coordinate and collaborate to treat a person’s health needs