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GlossaryAnticancer (Antineoplastic)

inhibits the growth and spread of cancer cells

Anticancer, also known as antineoplastic or antitumor, refers to substances or treatments that inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. These agents work through various mechanisms, such as damaging the DNA of cancer cells, inhibiting cell division, or blocking the blood supply to tumors, ultimately aiming to eliminate or reduce the malignancy.

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research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy

55 citations, November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety”

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

research Cutaneous Adverse Events to Systemic Antineoplastic Therapies: A Retrospective Study in a Public Oncologic Hospital

7 citations, November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.

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