Orgovyx
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Term | Orgovyx |
Short definition | Organoid - (pronounced) (OR-guh-noyd) A tiny, three-dimensional mass of tissue made by growing stem cells (cells that develop into other cell types) in the laboratory. Organoids resembling human tissues and organs or a specific type of tumor can be grown. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Orgovyx - (pronounced) (or-GOH-vix) A drug used to treat adults with advanced prostate cancer. Orgovyx attaches to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptors in the pituitary gland, which stops the pituitary gland from making the hormones follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). This causes the testicles to stop producing testosterone. Orgovyx can stop the growth of cancer cells that need testosterone to grow. It's a type of GnRH antagonist. Also called Relugolix
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