epirubicin

Definition / meaning of epirubicin

A drug used together with other drugs to treat early breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Epirubicin is a type of anthracycline antibiotic. Also called Ellence and epirubicin hydrochloride.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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