Cancervive diary
The Big CTERMINOLOGY - W
Watchful Waiting
An approach where no immediate medical, surgical, or radiation therapy is
given - patients are followed closely to make sure the cancer does not progress.
Watchful waiting is an appropriate option for some patients with indolent
(slow growing) Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
White Blood Cell
A variety of cells that fight infection in the body and are part of the
immune system.
White Blood Cell Count
Measurement of the total number of white blood cells in a sample of blood.