| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Targeted therapies |
Drugs that stop the growth of particular types of cancer cells. Also called biological therapies |
| Taxane |
A type of chemotherapy drug |
| Temporary menopause |
When menstrual periods stop for a year or more and then start again |
| Testosterone |
Hormone produced in males and females from the ovaries and adrenal glands (glands close to the kidneys). Testosterone levels fall with age and may be reduced by some treatments for breast cancer |
| Thrombosis |
The formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel |
| Thrush |
An infection caused by yeast that appears as white patches on the tongue or mouth |
| tissue expander |
A balloon-like bag placed under the skin and filled gradually by injecting with salt water to expand the skin in preparation for an implant. |
| Tissue expanders |
A balloon-like bag placed under the skin and filled gradually by injecting with salt water to expand the skin in preparation for an implant. |
| Tissue flap |
A portion of tissue transferred to another site on the body. |
| Tissue flap failure |
The death of tissue flap requiring surgical removal. |
| TRAM flap |
The transfer of skin, fatty tissue and part of the rectus abdominus muscle from the abdomen to the chest area to recreate breast shape. |
| Transfusion |
The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor to another person |
| Transvaginal ultrasound |
An ultrasound used to look at a woman's reproductive organs that involves inserting an ultrasound probe into the vagina |
| Transverse Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous |
The transfer of skin, fatty tissue and part of the rectus abdominus muscle from the abdomen to the chest area to recreate breast shape. |
| Troches |
A lozenge or pastille |