Xtandi

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Xtandi
TermXtandi
Short definitionXtandi - (pronounced) (ek-STAN-dee) A drug used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is castration-sensitive (has responded to treatments that lower testosterone levels) and prostate cancer that is castration-resistant (has not responded to treatments that lower testosterone levels). It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Xtandi - (pronounced) (ek-STAN-dee) A drug used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is castration-sensitive (has responded to treatments that lower testosterone levels) and prostate cancer that is castration-resistant (has not responded to treatments that lower testosterone levels). It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Xtandi attaches to proteins called androgen receptors that are found in some prostate cancer cells. These proteins bind to androgens (male hormones) and can cause cancer cells to grow. Xtandi blocks these proteins and can prevent cancer cells from growing. It's a type of antiandrogen. Also called enzalutamide

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