Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis: removal of fluid by needle from the space between the lining of the chest and the lungs.
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia: a lower than normal number of platelets defined as less than or equal to 50,000/mm 3.
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Total Body Irradiation (TBI): a type of irradiation delivered to the entire body.
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN): intravenous (IV) fluids infused through a central venous catheter to provide nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that normally would be received from food. Also called hyperalimentation (HA).
Transfusion Therapy
Transfusion Therapy: to replace red blood cells, platelets, and sometimes white blood cells, to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Treatment Guidelines
Treatment Guidelines: a nationally recognized standard of care for the treatment of a specific disease.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: A complication that can occur after having chemotherapy treatment.
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor: Imatinib (Gleevec) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme, tyrosine kinase, that causes stem cells to develop into more white blood cells (blasts) than the body needs.
URI
URI: Upper Respiratory Infection.
Unrelated Donor (URD Transplant)
Unrelated Donor (URD Transplant): an Allogeneic transplant where the donor and recipient are unrelated.
Watchful Waiting
Watchful Waiting: careful follow-up testing without immediate treatment.
White Blood Cell (WBC)
White Blood Cell (WBC): the cells that help your body to fight infections. Normal ranges for white blood cells are between 4,500-11,000/mm3. Different types of white blood cells include neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils.
Xerostomia
Xerostomia: dry mouth caused by decreased or absent saliva production, which is a side effect of TBI and chemotherapy.