Glossary of Common Terms |
| Biological Therapy: |
A treatment that uses the body's immune system to kill cancer cells |
| Chemotherapy: |
the use of drugs that kill cancer cells |
| Early detection of cancer: |
finding cancer early |
| Erectile
dysfunction: |
a condition where the penis can’t
become upright for sexual intercourse. |
| Polyps
or adenomatous polyposis: |
growths, usually non-cancerous,
that occur in the lining of the bowel. |
| Radiotherapy: |
the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells. |
| Rectal
examination: |
insertion of a glove-covered finger
to check the lower end of the bowel. |
| Risk factor: |
anything that increases your risk of getting a disease |
| Saturated
fat: |
this fat comes mainly from animal fat. Unsaturated
fat is a healthier option |
| Scrotum: |
the pouch that contains the testicles. |
| Unsaturated
fat: |
this fat comes mainly from vegetable fat and is better
for one’s health. |
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