(from the article `breast cancer`) ...inhibitors are used to block the hormones that stimulate growth of cancer cells. Tamoxifen, for instance, is a common drug that blocks the ability ...
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A drug used to block estrogen and suppress the effects of estrogen and androgens. It is used to treat breast and endometrial cancer, and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It is also used to improve appetite in patients with cancer. Megace belongs to the group of hormones called progestins. Also called megestrol.
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http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=M
(mә-gās´) trademark for a preparation of megestrol acetate, a steroid used as a palliative antineoplastic agent and in treatment of anorexia and cachexia.
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Brand name of Megestrol Acetate
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http://www.virology.net/ATVGlossary.html
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