NCCN Member Institutions
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Glossary of terms used on this site
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene therapy |
Treatment that alters a gene. In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to make the cancer cells more sensitive to other kinds of therapy. |
