Alkeran

Definition / meaning of Alkeran

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. Also called melphalan.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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