J
J-107088
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of
cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called
topoisomerase I inhibitors. Also called edotecarin.
J-pouch coloanal anastomosis
A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the
anus after the rectum has been removed. A 2-4 inch section
of the colon is formed into a J-shaped pouch in order to
replace the function of the rectum and store stool until it
can be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the
side-to-end coloanal anastomosis but a larger pouch is
formed.
jaundice
A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes
become yellow, urine darkens and the color of stool becomes
lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not
working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
Javlor
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of
bladder cancer, lung cancer and other types of cancer. Also
called vinflunine.
Jewett staging system
A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. “A” and
“B” refer to cancer that is confined to the prostate. “C”
refers to cancer that has grown out of the prostate but has
not spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body. “D”
refers to cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or to other
places in the body. Also called the ABCD rating or the
Whitmore-Jewett staging system.
jiang huang
An East Indian plant that is a member of the ginger family
and is used as a spice and food color. The underground stems
are used in some cultures to treat certain stomach problems.
The substance in jiang huang that gives it a yellow color (curcumin)
is being studied in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimer’s
disease, cystic fibrosis and psoriasis. The scientific name
is Curcuma longa. Also called Indian saffron and turmeric.
Jim’s Juice
A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide
range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought
to be in Jim’s Juice have been tested, and none of them has
been shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer.
Jim’s Juice is not available in the United States. Also
called Entelev, Sheridan’s Formula, Cancell, Crocinic Acid,
JS–114, JS–101, 126–F and Cantron.
JM 216
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of
cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called platinum
analogs. Also called BMS-182751 and satraplatin.
JMML
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. A rare form of childhood
leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues
such as the skin, lung, and intestines. Also called juvenile
myelomonocytic leukemia.
johimbe
Pausinystalia yohimbe. A tree native to West Africa. The
bark is used as a supplement for bodybuilding and to enhance
male sexual performance. It contains the chemical yohimbine,
which is being studied in the treatment of sexual
dysfunction. Johimbe may interact with certain drugs used to
treat depression, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
Also called yohimbe.
joint
In medicine, the place where two or more bones are
connected. Examples include the shoulder, elbow, knee and
jaw.
JS–101
A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide
range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought
to be in JS–101 have been tested, and none of them has been
shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. JS–101
is not available in the United States. Also called Entelev,
Sheridan’s Formula, Jim’s Juice, Crocinic Acid, Cancell,
JS–114, 126–F and Cantron.
JS–114
A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide
range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought
to be in JS–114 have been tested, and none of them has been
shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. JS–114
is not available in the United States. Also called Entelev,
Sheridan’s Formula, Jim’s Juice, Crocinic Acid, Cancell,
JS–101, 126–F and Cantron.
junctional nevus
A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis
and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented
and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing
into malignant melanoma.
juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
JMML. A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer
cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and
intestines. Also called JMML.
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