Remission

A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer.

Radiation Therapy

The use of high-energy rays (such as X-rays) or particles to kill or shrink cancer cells.

Palliative Care

Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer.

Cancer

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.