Melphalan is a cancer medication. Melphalan interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Melphalan is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer), cancer of the ovary, and breast cancer. Melphalan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Melphalan (Alkeran) is a cancer medication. Melphalan is one of most used cancer medications around the globe. It is administered to the body orally or by an injection. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells and lowers their spread in the body.