Sorafenib (Nexavar)

Sorafenib (Nexavar) is a targeted cancer medication that works by blocking specific proteins involved in tumor growth and blood vessel development that tumors need to grow. It is mainly used to treat advanced liver, kidney, and thyroid cancers. By inhibiting these pathways, sorafenib can slow or stop cancer progression. The drug is taken orally and can cause side effects like fatigue, skin rash, high blood pressure, and diarrhea. It is part of a class of treatments that focus on interfering with cancer’s growth mechanisms rather than destroying cells directly, helping control the disease and improve quality of life.