John Wayne Cancer Institute - Medical Glossary Y

Medical Glossary Y

yttrium (IH-tree-um): A rare elemental metal. A radioactive form of yttrium is used in radiation therapy and some types of immunotherapy.

yttrium Y 90 SMT 487: A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer.

yttrium Y90 ibritumomab tiuxetan: An anticancer drug that is a combination of a monoclonal antibody and a radioisotope (yttrium-90). Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can locate and bind to cancer cells. Also called IDEC-Y2B8 monoclonal antibody.

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7/17/2010
George McDermott Charity Softball Tournament

8/7/2010
20th Buehrle Golf Classic

9/20/2010
7th Annual TBC Charity Golf Classic