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    Glossary Melphalan

    chemotherapy drug that interferes with DNA in cancer cells

    Melphalan, also known as Alkeran, is a chemotherapy drug used to treat certain types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. It works by interfering with the DNA in cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing.

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