Understanding Anticancer Drugs

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Which type of chemotherapy disrupts the synthesis of nucleic acids?

Antimetabolites

What was Mechlorethamine effective in treating during the 1940s?

Lymphomas

Which type of anticancer drug reduces the production of estrogen?

Aromatase Inhibitors

What is the main effect of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) in anticancer treatment?

Block signals that promote cancer cell growth

How do Alkylating Agents function in chemotherapy?

Prevent cell division

Learn about the different chemotherapy medications used to destroy cancer cells, the mechanisms of action of cancer drugs, and the various treatments for cancer. Explore the history and effectiveness of anticancer drugs and their impact on cancer treatment.

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