Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Mylosar (MY-loh-sar)
A drug that is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Also called azacitidine and Vidaza.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.