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vandetanib (van-DEH-tuh-nib)

 A substance being studied in the treatment of lung cancer and other types of cancer. It may block the growth and spread of tumor cells and prevent the growth of new blood vessels needed for tumors to grow. Vandetanib is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called Zactima.

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