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J-107088 A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase I inhibitors. Also called edotecarin.

J-pouch coloanal anastomosis A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. A 2-4 inch section of the colon is formed into a J-shaped pouch in order to replace the function of the rectum and store stool until it can be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the side-to-end coloanal anastomosis but a larger pouch is formed.

jaundice (JAWN-dis) A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.

Jewett staging system A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. “A” and “B” refer to cancer that is confined to the prostate. “C” refers to cancer that has grown out of the prostate but has not spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body. “D” refers to cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or to other places in the body. Also called the ABCD rating or the Whitmore-Jewett staging system.

Jim’s Juice A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought to be in Jim’s Juice have been tested, and none of them has been shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. Jim’s Juice is not available in the United States. Also called Entelev, Sheridan’s Formula, Cancell, Crocinic Acid, JS–114, JS–101, 126–F, and Cantron.

JM 216 A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called platinum analogs. Also called BMS-182751 and satraplatin.

JMML Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and intestines.

joint (joynt) In medicine, the place where two or more bones are connected. Examples include the shoulder, elbow, knee, and jaw.

JS–101 A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought to be in JS–101 have been tested, and none of them has been shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. JS–101 is not available in the United States. Also called Entelev, Sheridan’s Formula, Jim’s Juice, Crocinic Acid, Cancell, JS–114, 126–F, and Cantron.

JS–114 A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought to be in JS–114 have been tested, and none of them has been shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. JS–114 is not available in the United States. Also called Entelev, Sheridan’s Formula, Jim’s Juice, Crocinic Acid, Cancell, JS–101, 126–F, and Cantron.

junctional nevus (JUNK-shun-ul NEE-vus) A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma.

juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia JMML. A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and intestines.