It blocks epidermal growth factor, it contributes to the growth of oral cancers . (EGFR) Epidermal growth factor receptor is found on both normal and tumor cells that is important for cell growth.
ERBITUX is type of drug that is called EGFR inhibitor which is used to treat cancer by blocking the activity of EGFR. Used to treat cancer by blocking the activity of EGFR. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer cells often have higher than normal amounts of EGFR.
EGFR, cetuximab is help in slow or stop caner cell growth. It can be combined stage of cancers.It is used together with radiation treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
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