A drug used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). It is also used with other drugs to prepare patients with CML for a stem cell transplant. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Myleran attaches to DNA in cells and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called busulfan and Busulfex.
( MY-leh-ran )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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