Leukeran
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Leukeran | |
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Term | Leukeran |
Short definition | Leukeran (LOO-keh-lauf) A drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Leukeran - (pronounced) (LOO-keh-lauf) A drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Leukeran damages the cell's DNA and can kill cancer cells. It's a type of alkylating agent. Also called chlorambucil
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