Which of the following is used in the treatment of cancer

Interferon-gamma

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Interferon-alpha

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Inrerferon-beta

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Reo-pro

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Solution

The correct option is B Interferon-alpha
Interferon alpha is a biological therapy drug.
It may be used to treat kidney cancer, melanoma, carcinoid tumours and some types of lymphoma and leukaemia. Interferon alpha is often called interferon.
It is usually is used in the treatment of cancer given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously).
Hence, Interferon alpha is used in the treatment of cancer.
So, the correct answer is 'Interferon alpha'.

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