Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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ZD1839
A drug that is used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It is a type of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called gefitinib and Iressa.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.