Cancer Drugs - NCI
Use the A to Z list below to find consumer-friendly information about drugs for cancer and conditions related to cancer. The list is in alphabetical order by generic name and brand name. You can also find this information on our pages organized by cancer type and cancer-related condition: Drugs Approved for Different Types of Cancer
Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemotherapy works against cancer, why it causes side effects, and how it is used with other cancer treatments.
Drugs Approved for Different Types of Cancer - NCI
Drugs approved by the FDA for specific types of cancer are listed on this page. The drug names link to NCI's information summaries about these drugs. The pages are updated when new cancer drugs are approved.
Targeted Therapy Drug List by Cancer Type - NCI - National …
Oct 10, 2024 · Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that targets the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread. Learn more about targeted therapy drugs that have been approved by the FDA to treat specific types of cancer.
Immunotherapy for Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Sep 24, 2019 · Immunotherapy drugs have been approved to treat many types of cancer. However, immunotherapy is not yet as widely used as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. To learn about whether immunotherapy may be used to treat your cancer, see the PDQ® adult cancer treatment summaries and childhood cancer treatment summaries.
Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI
This page lists the different cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy and takes you to more information about each type.
Targeted Therapy for Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
May 31, 2022 · Look up your type of cancer on the list of targeted therapy drugs approved to treat specific cancers to learn more about drugs that may be an option for you.
Treatment for Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Information on cancer treatment methods, specific anticancer drugs, and drug development and approval. Research updates, cancer treatment facilities, and other topics also covered.
Drugs Approved for Breast Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Dec 20, 2023 · This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breast cancer. The list includes generic names, brand names, and common drug combinations, which are shown in capital letters.
Drugs Approved for Lung Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lung cancer. The list includes generic and brand names. This page also lists common drug combinations used in lung cancer. The individual drugs in the combinations are FDA-approved.