- GP
Short for General Practitioner (GP), which just means family doctor.
- GVHD (graft versus host disease)
A term used in bone marrow transplant. The donated marrow (the graft) reacts against the person receiving the marrow (the host) and causes problems like skin rashes, diarrhoea etc.
- Genes
The biological information we inherit from our parents. Genes are grouped together to make chromosomes that tell cells how to behave. Genes control the development and growth of the body.
- Glaucoma
A condition where loss of vision occurs because of abnormally high pressure in the eye.
- Glioma
A type of brain tumour.
- Grade
How the cells look under the microscope and how potentially fast or slow growing they are (Doctors might talk about ‘grading’ your cancer).
- Groshong ® line
A type of central line.
- Growth factors
Natural substances that help blood cells to grow. They can be given by injection during chemo to help the bone marrow to recover.
