Leukeran

What Leukeran means

Why Chlorambucil Can Matter in Cancer Care Doctors may use chlorambucil to help control cancer growth or relieve symptoms, especially when other treatments might not be suitable. Chlorambucil, also called Leukeran, is a chemotherapy drug used mainly to treat certain blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma, and some non-Hodgkin lymphomas. If your care team mentions chlorambucil, they can explain how it fits into your treatment and what side effects to expect. Because it affects DNA, chlorambucil can also impact healthy cells, so doctors carefully monitor patients during treatment.

Why it can matter

Chlorambucil, sold under the brand name Leukeran among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Chlorambucil is usually taken by mouth and is sometimes called Leukeran, its brand name. What Patients Might See or Hear About Chlorambucil If chlorambucil is part of your care, you might hear it mentioned during discussions about treatment options, in your medical records, or on drug information sheets. Chlorambucil Placeholder slot (klor-AM-byoo-sil)This page contains brief information about chlorambucil and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.US Brand Name(s)LeukeranFDA ApprovedYes FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.

Where a patient may see it

Use in Cancer Chlorambucil is approved for palliative treatment of: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Important Safety and Next Steps This information is meant to help you learn about chlorambucil but does not replace advice from your healthcare providers. Related NCI resources: Chlorambucil: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/chlorambucil. Chlorambucil is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

How to use this information

Leukeran may also appear under related names such as Chlorambucil, so comparing the wording in a report or source can help avoid confusion. This glossary entry is educational and does not decide what is safe, appropriate, or effective for any individual patient. If the term appears in a medical record, the safest next step is to ask what it means in that exact report, test result, treatment plan, or symptom discussion.