Melphalan (commonly known by brand names like Alkeran or Evomela) is a powerful chemotherapy medication primarily used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer) and certain types of ovarian cancer. It is classified as an alkylating agent, which works by chemically binding to and damaging the cancer cell's DNA.
Melphalan (commonly known by brand names like Alkeran or Evomela) is a powerful chemotherapy medication primarily used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer) and certain types of ovarian cancer. It is classified as an alkylating agent, which works by chemically binding to and damaging the cancer cell's DNA.