Busulfan

Busulfan is a chemotherapy drug used primarily to treat certain cancers, like leukemia, and to prepare patients for stem cell transplants. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing. This helps reduce the cancer's spread and can help eliminate cancerous cells from the body. Doctors carefully monitor busulfan's dosage because it can also affect healthy cells, leading to side effects. Overall, it’s an important medication in cancer treatment protocols, especially for targeting specific blood cancers and supporting stem cell transplant procedures.