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  • Rectal

    (REK-tul)

    By or having to do with the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.

  • Rectally

    (REK-tul-lee)

    By or having to do with the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.

  • Rectum

    (REK-tum)

    The last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.

  • Recurrences

    (ree-KER-ents)

    Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected.

  • Recurrent

    (ree-KER-ent)

    Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer may come back to the same place as the original (primary) tumor or to another place in the body. Also called recurrence.

  • Red blood cells

    A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Checking the number of red blood cells in the blood is usually part of a complete blood cell (CBC) test. It may be used to look for conditions such as anemia, dehydration, malnutrition, and leukemia. Also called erythrocyte and RBC.

  • Refractory

    (reh-FRAK-tor-ee)

    In medicine, describes a disease or condition that does not respond to treatment.

  • Regimen

    REH-jih-men

    A treatment plan that specifies the dosage, the schedule, and the duration of treatment.

  • Regional

    (REE-juh-nul)

    In oncology, describes the body area right around a tumor.

  • Regional chemotherapy

    (REE-juh-nul KEE-moh-THAYR-uh-pee)

    Treatment with anticancer drugs directed to a specific area of the body.