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Angiogenesis
Blood vessel formation as a biological process.
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Apoptosis
A mechanism of programmed cell death.
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Biomarker
A measurable characteristic needs a context of use.
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Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)
Tumor-derived fragments found in the blood.
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Minimal or measurable residual disease
Cells that remain during or after treatment.
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Tumor suppressor gene
A concept in the control of cell growth.
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Metastasis
Spread preserves the identity of the cancer of origin.
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Oncogene
When gene activity can promote tumor growth.
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Overall survival
An outcome related to length of life.
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Progression-free survival
An outcome that tracks the absence of worsening.
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CAR T-cell therapy
T cells modified to recognize a target.
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