(kÄn'sÉr) 1  A disease characterized by any of various malignant neoplasms composed of abnormal cells that tend to proliferate rapidly and invade surrounding tissue. Without treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, cancer cells can metastasize to other body sites and cause organ failure and death. 2  A malignant tumor.
Dosage and Administration (2.6, 2.7) 8/2016. Warnings and Precautions (5.10) 8/2016. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gleevec is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Newly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (1.1)
Abstract. 1  Background and objectives: Intracranial artery calcification (IAC) is frequently observed on brain computed tomography (CT) scans in stroke patients. This retrospective study was designed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance of IAC in a cohort of patients with ischemic stroke.