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A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is cancer that starts in blood-forming tis... 
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An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
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Cancer as related to Melphalan
- ACS :: Cancer Drug Guide: melphalan hydrochloride
Trade Name(s): L-Phenylalanine Mustard, L-PAM, Alkeran, L-Sarcolysin Type of Drug: Melphalan hydrochloride belongs to the general group of chemotherapy ...
- CancerQuest : Cancer Treatments : Chemotherapy
Drug Usage Melphalan (Alkeran, L-Sarcolysin, Phenylalanine mustard) is an alkylating agent used in the treatment of several cancers. Structure of melphalan.
- Melphalan : BC Cancer Agency
Revised: 01 March 2007 SYNONYM(S): L-PAM, 1 L-Sarcolysin, 2 Phenylalanine Mustard, 1-4 Phenylalanine Nitrogen Mustard 2. COMMON TRADE NAME(S): ALKERAN® CLASSIFICATION: alkylating agent, 3 cytotoxic ...
- Melphalan injection : BC Cancer Agency
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Definition of melphalan - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian epithelial cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
- MELPHALAN - ORAL (Alkeran) side effects, medical uses, and drug ...
USES: Melphalan is used to treat certain types of cancer. HOW TO USE: This is a potent medication. Take it exactly as prescribed. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while ...
- Galloway Pharmacy - Your Specialty Pharmacy Source
Melphalan is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer), cancer of the ovary, and breast cancer. - Melphalan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication ...
- Melphalan
The treatment plan for melphalan depends on which cancer you are being treated for. There is more about how chemotherapy treatment is planned in this section of CancerHelp UK.
- Melphalan (Alkeran®) : Cancerbackup
Melphalan (Alkeran®) is a chemotherapy drug that is given as a treatment for some types of cancer. ... Melphalan (pronounced mel-fa-lan ) is a chemotherapy drug that is given as a treatment for some ...
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