Are There Any Specific Oral Medications Commonly Used in Cancer Treatment?
Yes, there are several oral medications commonly used in cancer treatment, including:
Imatinib (Gleevec): Used for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Capecitabine (Xeloda): Used for breast and colorectal cancers. Lenalidomide (Revlimid): Used for multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphoma. Abiraterone (Zytiga): Used for prostate cancer. Letrozole (Femara): Used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
