lymphomaALK:Anaplastic lymphoma kinaseAML:Acute myeloid leukemiaALL:Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaALT:Alanine aminotransferaseAMKL:Acute megakaryocytic leukemiaAMP:Adenosine monophosphateATP:Adenosine triphosphateBCC:Basal cell carcinomaBPDCN:Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasmBcl2:B‐cell lymphoma 2BMI:Body mass indexBTK:Bruton's tyrosine kinaseBRCA1:Breast cancer gene 1BRCA2:Breast cancer gene‐2CA‐125:Cancer antigen 125CAT:Computerized axial tomographyCAR‐T:Chimeric antigen receptor T cellsCBC:Complete blood countCDC:Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDK:Cyclin‐dependent kinaseCT:Computed tomographyCLL:Chronic lymphocytic leukemiaCTCL:Cutaneous T‐cell lymphomaCTLA‐4:Cytotoxic T‐lymphocyte‐associated antigen‐4CML:Chronic myelogenous leukemiaCAT:Computerized axial tomography (scan)CMML:Chronic myelomonocytic leukemiaCNS:Central nervous systemCHF:Congestive heart failureCOPD:Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCPK:Creatine phosphokinaseCPR:Cardiopulmonary resuscitationCRF:Chronic renal failureCR:Complete remissionCXR:Chest X‐rayDM:Diabetes mellitusDNA:Deoxyribonucleic acidDLBCL:Diffuse large B‐cell lymphomaDLCL:Diffuse large‐cell lymphomaEBV:Epstein‐Barr virusEGFR:Epidermal growth factor receptorERK:Extracellular signal‐regulated kinaseECG/EKG:ElectrocardiogramENT:Ear, nose, and throatFSH:Follicle‐stimulating hormoneGERD:Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGIST:Gastrointestinal stromal tumorGBM:Glioblastoma multiformeGI:GastrointestinalGFR:Glomerular filtration rateHAV:Hepatitis A virusHBV:Hepatitis B virusHPC:Hepatitis C virusHIV:Human immunodeficiency virusHCC:Hepatocellular carcinomaHCL:Hairy cell leukemiaHL:Hodgkin's lymphomaHPV:Human papillomavirusHDL:High‐density lipoproteinHGB:HemoglobinHRT:Hormone replacement therapyIBD:Inflammatory bowel diseaseIBS:Irritable bowel syndromeICD:Implantable cardioverter‐defibrillatorICU:Intensive care unitIDDM:Insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitusIM:IntramuscularIP:IntraperitonealIT:IntrathecalIV:IntravenousIL‐2:Interleukin‐2IUD:Intrauterine deviceIVP:Intravenous pyelogramIgH:Immunoglobulin heavy chainiMiD:Immunomodulatory drugsKg:KilogramLDL:Low‐density lipoproteinLFT:Liver function testLCH:Langerhans cell histiocytosisLDH:Lactic dehydrogenaseLMM:Lentigo maligna melanomaLN:Lymph nodeLP:Lumbar punctureMAPK:Mitogen‐activated protein kinaseMRI:Magnetic resonance imagingMDS:Myelodysplastic syndromesMCL:Mantle cell lymphomaMM:Multiple myelomaMDR:Multidrug‐resistantMI:Myocardial infarction (heart attack)MMR:Measles, mumps, and rubellaMRI:Magnetic resonance imaging (scan)MRT:Malignant rhabdoid tumorMRSA:Methicillin‐resistant staphylococcus aureusMS:Multiple sclerosisMTD:Maximum tolerated doseNG:NasogastricNIDDM:Non‐insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitusNKDA:No known drug allergiesNSAID:Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugNSCLC:Non‐small cell lung cancerNHL:Non‐Hodgkin's lymphomaNPC:Nasopharyngeal carcinomaNRSTS:Non‐rhabdomyosarcoma soft‐tissue sarcomasNSCLC:Non‐small cell lung cancerOCD:Obsessive‐compulsive disorderORR:Overall response rateOS:Overall survivalPAD:Peripheral arterial diseasePAT:Paroxysmal atrial tachycardiaPAP:Papanicolau (a test for cervical cancer)PET:Positron emission tomographyPFT:Pulmonary function testPID:Pelvic inflammatory diseasePI‐3K:Phosphoinositide 3‐kinasePMS:Premenstrual syndromePPD:Purified protein derivativePT:Prothrombin timePTH:Parathyroid hormonePTSD:Post‐traumatic stress syndromePTT:Partial thromboplastin timePTEN:Phosphatase and tensin homologPSA:Prostate‐specific antigenPARP:Poly (ADP ribose) polymerasePD1:Programmed cell death protein 1PD‐L1:Programmed death‐ligand 1PO:Per os (by mouth)PUD:Peptic ulcer diseasePVC:Premature ventricular contractionPFS:Progression‐free survivalPD‐1:Programmed cell death protein‐1PR:Partial remissionRA:Rheumatoid arthritisRCT:Randomized controlled trialRNA:Ribonucleic acidRBC:Red blood cell/red blood countRSV:Respiratory syncytial virusRCC:Renal cell carcinomaRANK:Receptor activator of nuclear factor‐kappa BRTK:Receptor tyrosine kinaseSAD:Seasonal affective disorderSIDS:Sudden infant death syndromeSLE:Systemic lupus erythematosusSC:SubcutaneousSCC:Squamous cell carcinomaSCLC:Small cell lung cancerSTD:Sexually transmitted diseaseSCNSL:Secondary central nervous system lymphomaTB:TuberculosisTAH:Total abdominal hysterectomyTIA:Transient ischemic attack (stroke)TIBC:Total iron‐binding capacityTCC:Transitional cell carcinomaTFG‐β:Transforming growth factor betaTMJ:Temporomandibular jointTNF:Tumor necrosis factorTNBC:Triple‐negative breast cancerTBI:Total body irradiationTCP:ThrombocytopeniaTSH:Thyroid‐stimulating hormoneTURP:Transurethral resection of prostate glandUS:Ultrasound (scan)URI:Upper respiratory infectionUTI:Urinary tract infectionUVR:Ultraviolet radiationVEF:Ventricular ejection fractionVEGFR:Vascular endothelial growth factor receptorVHL:Von Hippel‐LindauWBC:White blood cell countWCC:White cell countWM:Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemiaXRT:Radiotherapy (external)YST:Yolk sac tumor
List of Acronyms of Cancer Organizations
AACR:American Association for Cancer ResearchABPI:Association of the British Pharmaceutical IndustryABTA:American Brain Tumor AssociationACDM:Association for Clinical Data ManagementACRPI:Association of Clinical Research for the Pharmaceutical IndustryACS:American Cancer SocietyACS:American Chemical SocietyAIOM:Italian Association for Medical OncologyAJCC:American Joint Committee on CancerASCO:American Society of Clinical OncologyASH:American Society for HematologyASTRO:American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyBACR:British Association for Cancer ResearchBASO:British Association of Surgical OncologistsBMA:British Medical AssociationBNLI:British National Lymphoma InvestigationBOA:British Oncology AssociationBODMA:British Oncology Data Managers Association (UK)CALGB:Cancer and Leukemia Group B (USA)CCG:Children's Cancer Group (USA)CCRG:Children's Cancer Research Group (Oxford, UK)CCS:Canadian Cancer SocietyCOG:Children's Oncology Group (USA)COS:Canadian Oncology SocietyCRC:Cancer Research Campaign (UK)CSM:Committee on Safety of Medicines (UK)EACR:European Association for Cancer ResearchEANO:European Association for Neuro‐OncologyEBMT:European Group for Blood and Marrow TransplantationECOG:Eastern Cooperative Group (USA)EOI:European Osteosarcoma IntergroupEORTC:European Organization for Research and Treatment of CancerESO:European School of OncologyESTRO:European Society for Therapeutic Radiation and OncologyFDA:Food and Drug Administration (USA)FECS:Federation of European Cancer SocietiesGMC:General Medical Council (UK)GPOH:Gesellschaft fur Padiatrische Onkologie und Hamatologie (German Paed. Onc Group)IACR:International Association of Cancer RegistriesIARC:International Agency for Research on CancerIASLC:International Association for the Study of Lung CancerICARE:International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education (ICARE)ICCCPO:International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent OrganizationsICCG:International Collaborative Cancer GroupICCPO:Icelandic Childhood Cancer Parent OrganizationICH:International Conference on Harmonization (GCP)ICRF:Imperial Cancer Research Fund (UK)IESS:Intergroup Ewing's Sarcoma Study (USA)IMF:International Myeloma FoundationINFA:International Neurofibromatosis AssociationIPSO:International Society of Pediatric Surgical OncologyISNCC:International Society of Nurses in Cancer CareIWMF:International Waldenstrom's Maroglubulinemia FoundationLREC:Local Research Ethics Committee (UK)LRF:Leukemia Research Fund (UK)LRFA:Lymphoma Research Foundation of AmericaMCA:Medicines Control Agency (UK)MRC:Medical Research Council (UK)MREC:Multi‐center Research Ethics Committee (UK)NCCN:National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkNAACCR:North American Association of Central Cancer RegistriesNABCO:National Alliance of Breast Cancer OrganizationsNCCF:National Childhood Cancer Foundation (USA)NCI:National Cancer Institute (USA)NCIC:National Cancer Institute of CanadaNCRA:National Cancer Registrars Association (USA)NECCR:North of England Children's Cancer Research UnitNKCA:National Kidney Cancer Association (USA)NNFF:National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (USA)NORD:National Organization for Rare Disorders (USA)NRCT:National Registry of Childhood Tumors (UK)OECI:Organization of European Cancer InstitutesONS:Oncology Nursing Society (USA)PONF:Pediatric Oncology Nurses Forum (UK)SCTN:Scottish Cancer Therapy NetworkSEER:Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (USA)SFOP:French Pediatric Oncology SocietySGDM:Study Group on Data Management (EORTC)SGO:Society of Gynecologic OncologistsSIOP:International Society of Paediatric OncologySNLG:Scottish and Newcastle Lymphoma GroupSPOHNC:Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck CancerSWOG:Southwest Oncology Group (USA)UKCCCR:UK Coordinating Committee for Cancer ResearchUKCCRG:UK Children's Cancer Research Group (Oxford)WHO:World Health Organization
Common Medical and Prescription Abbreviations (Rx Terms)
