BCNU

An abbreviated way of writing the phrase "be seeing you," in which each syllable is represented by a letter that sounds like it. He just texted me "BCNU," so I guess he's coming back later.

BCNU

(ˈbiˈsiˈənˈju) tv. Be seeing you. (An initialism. Appears in informal written contexts.) Todd always closes his notes with “BCNU.”

BCNU

carmustine

[kahr-mus´tēn] a cytotoxic alkylating agent of the nitrosourea group, used as an antineoplastic agent, primarily against brain tumors, multiple myeloma, colorectal carcinoma, Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Called also BCNU.

car·mus·tine

(kar-mŭs'tēn), An antineoplastic agent. Synonym(s): BCNU

BCNU

A chemotherapeutic related to lomustine (CCNU) and semustine, which partially overlaps the activity/toxicity of alkylating agents.

Indications
Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, melanoma, myeloma, brain tumours, gastrointestinal carcinomas; BCNU crosses the blood-brain barrier and may be used for meningeal leukaemia and brain tumours.

Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, decreased platelets, reduced WBCs, secondary leukaemia, pulmonary fibrosis, renal failure.

BCNU

Bis-chlorethylnitrosourea, carmustine A chemotherapeutic related to lomustine–CCNU and semustine, which partially overlaps the activity/toxicity of alkylating agents Indications Hodgkin's disease, possibly NHL, melanoma, myeloma, brain tumors, GI carcinomas; BCNU crosses the blood-brain barrier and may be used for meningeal leukemia and brain tumors Side effects N&V, ↓ platelets, ↓ WBCs, 2º leukemia, pulmonary fibrosis, renal failure

Acronym

Definition

BCNU➣British Columbia Nurses’ Union (Canada)

BCNU➣Be Seein' You

BCNU➣Bischloroethylnitrosourea

BCNU➣Bacteria Controlled Nursing Unit