Chlorambucil is a type of chemotherapy known as an alkylating agent. It works by interfering with the DNA in cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing. Specifically, chlorambucil attaches to the DNA in the cancer cells, causing damage that triggers the cells to die through a process called apoptosis. This helps to reduce the number of abnormal lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) present in blood cancers such as Marginal Zone Lymphoma.

Chlorambucil is absorbed quickly from the digestive tract and is processed mainly by the liver. It is then broken down into substances that also have anti-cancer activity. The medication is designed to be effective in controlling the progression of blood cancers, although it is not considered a cure. The goal is to provide relief from symptoms and slow down the disease.

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