farnyseal transferase inhibitors [also called FTIs]
(FAR-niz-eel TRANS-fer-aze in-HIB-ih-terz)
A new group of drugs that slow down cell growth. They stop the chemical signals that tell cells to grow.
For information on medications used to treat and reduce risk of breast cancer, see Breastcancer.org's Drugs for Treatment and Risk Reduction pages.
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