Editing Glossary


[https://beatcancer.eu/computed-tomography-ct/ CT scanners]

[[slices per machine (CT)]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri/ MRI]

[https://beatcancer.eu/mammogram/ Mammography]

[[Digitalised imaging (PACS)]]

[[Digitalised imaging (RIS)]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/ultrasound/ Ultrasound]

[[High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)]]

[[Gamma Camera]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/biopsy/ MRI-guided biopsy]

[[Ultrasound-Guided Transcutaneous Tru-Cut Biopsy (USGTCB)]]

[[Stereotactic biopsy]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/biopsy/ Ultrasound guided biopsy]

[[Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)]]

[[Intraductal ultrasound diagnosis of biliary tract strictures (IDUS)]]

[[EBUS-TBNA]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/biopsy/ CT guided biopsis]

[https://beatcancer.eu/fine-needle-aspiration-fna/ E/S Fine-needle biopsy]

[[Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB)]]

[[Angiography]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/pet-scan/ Pet Scan]

[https://beatcancer.eu/pet-ct-scan/ PET CT]

[[PET/MRI]]

[[Radionuclide treatment facilities]]

[[SPECT]]

[[SPECT CT]]

[[Sentinel node scintigraphy]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/bone-scan/ Bone scintigraphy]

[[Electron microscopy]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/cytology/ Cytology laboratory]

[[Histopathology laboratory]]

[[Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH)]]

[[FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization)]]

[[PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/flow-cytometry/ Cytometry]

[[Liquid biopsy]]

[[Immunofluorescence techniques]]

[[Histochemistry]]

[[Techniques for molecular pathology]]

[[Cytogenetics]]

[[PGR]]

[[KI-67]]

[[PDL1]]

[[PIK3CA]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/estrogen-receptor-er/ ER]

[[KRAS]]

[[BRAF]]

[[NTRK]]

[[RET]]

[[MET]]

[[EGFR]]

[[ALK]]

[[ROS]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/her2-positive/ HER2 status]

[[COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/bronchoscopy/ Bronchoscopy]

[[Colposcopy]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/colonoscopy/ Colonoscopy]

[[Vulvoscopy]]

[[Hysteroscopy]]

[[Video dermatoscopy]]

[[Breast surgery]]

[[Urological surgery]]

[[Thoracic surgery]]

[[Digestive surgery]]

[[Neurosurgery]]

[[Gynaecological surgery]]

[[Head and neck surgery]]

[[Soft tissue surgery]]

[[Orthopaedic surgery]]

[[Oncoplastic surgery]]

[[Paediatric surgery]]

[[ENT surgery]]

[[Sarcoma surgery]]

[[Video-assisted thoracoscopy]]

[[Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion]]

[[Robotic surgery]]

[[spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases]]

[[Total MegaVoltage units]]

[[Linear accelerators]]

[[Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT]]

[[Linear accelerators with IGRT]]

[[Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS]]

[[Orthovoltage units]]

[[Proton/carbon facilities]]

[[Dedicated SRS units]]

[[Cobalt Units]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/brachytherapy/ Brachytherapy unit]

[[Intrabeam]]

[[Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC)]]

[[Stereotactic radiotherapy]]

[[Locoregional chemotherapy]]

[[Chemoembolization]]

[[Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave)]]

[[Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)]]

[[Total Body Irradiation (TBI)]]

[[3D conformal radiotherapy]]

[[Radiosurgery]]

[[Proton therapy]]

[[Respiratory motion management]]

[[Adaptive radiotherapy]]

[[Conventional simulation]]

[[Virtual simulation for treatment planning]]

[[CT planning]]

[[IMRT radiotherapy planning system]]

[[Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning]]

[[PET CT treatment planning]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/gamma-knife-surgery/ Gamma Knife]

[[CyberKnife]]

[[TomoTherapy Machines]]

[[Transfusion Unit]]

[[Bone marrow / stem cell bank]]

[[Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)]]

[[Number of laminar flow rooms]]

[[Number of sterile rooms]]

[[Cytopheresis machine]]

[[Quality Vigilance System]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/stem-cell-transplant/ Allogenic stem cell transplants]

[[Autologous bone marrow transplants]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/stem-cell-transplant/ Autologous stem cell transplants]

[https://beatcancer.eu/palliative-care/ Physician with a specialisation in palliative care]

[[Medical oncologist]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/palliative-care/ Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care]

[[Nurse with a specialization/certification in oncology]]

[[Physician specialised in pain treatment]]

[[Neurologist]]

[[Lung physician]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/radiotherapy/ Radiotherapist]

[[Psychologist or Psychotherapist]]

[[Psychiatrist]]

[[Pharmacist]]

[[Social worker]]

[[Spiritual care]]

[[Physiotherapist]]

[[Dietitian]]

[[24-hour Oncological Emergency Department]]

[[Electrocoagulant Forceps]]

[[Endoprosthesis]]

[[Interventional Endoscopy]]

[[Rigid Bronchoscopy]]

[[Embolization with microparticles]]

[[Nephrostomy]]

[[Biliary drainage]]

[[Clinical Trial Center]]

[[Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit]]

[[Peritoneal drainage]]

[[D-J stent]]

[[Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Pressurized Air Flow (PIPAC)]]

[[Lung cancer screening program]]

[[Breast cancer screening program]]

[[Cervical cancer screening program]]

[[Colorectal cancer screening program]]

[[Smoking detoxification center]]

[[Supportive care unit]]

[[Phone/mail contact service]]

[[Survivorship program]]

[[Acupunture unit]]

[https://beatcancer.eu/palliative-care/ Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated)]

[https://beatcancer.eu/palliative-care/ Home palliative care availability]