Renal Cell Cancer : Drugs
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Aldesleukin (interleukin 2) is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Aldesleukin increases
certain immunological processes in the body that cause decreased growth of some types of cancer
cells.
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Aldesleukin is interleukin, or specific kind of biological response modifier, that is used to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer) and metastatic melanoma . Aldesleukin is also known as interleukin-2, IL-2 and the trademarked name Proleukin.
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Fluorouracil is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Fluorouracil interferes with the growth
of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Fluorouracil is a medication that kills cancer cells. It is also known as 5-FU or 5-fluourouracil, and as the brand name Adrucil.
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Gemcitabine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer
cells in the body.
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Gemcitabine is a drug that is used to treat advanced stages of pancreatic, lung, and other cancers. Its brand name is Gemzar.
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Interferon alfa-2a is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral
infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, regulating reproduction of cells,
and regulating the immune system.
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Sorafenib is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Sorafenib interferes with the growth
of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Sunitinib is a cancer medicine that helps the body slow down the growth and reproduction
of certain cells, including tumor cells.
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Vinblastine is cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Vinblastine interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Vinblastine is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer. Vinblastine is available under the trade names Velban and Velsar, and may also be referred to as vinblastine sulfate.
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