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Cancer Drug Information

  • Posted: 06/15/2007
  • Updated: 10/28/2011

Temsirolimus

listen 1  (TEM-sih-ROH-lih-mus)

This page contains brief information about temsirolimus and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

US Brand Name(s): Torisel
FDA Approved: Yes

FDA Approval for Temsirolimus 2

Use in Cancer

Temsirolimus is approved to treat:

Temsirolimus is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

More About Temsirolimus

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary 3 - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Temsirolimus 4 - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Targeted Cancer Therapies 5 - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Temsirolimus 6 - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.


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Glossary Terms

advanced cancer (ad-VANST KAN-ser)
Cancer that has spread to other places in the body and usually cannot be cured or controlled with treatment.
cancer (KAN-ser)
A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
kidney cancer (KID-nee KAN-ser)
Cancer that forms in tissues of the kidneys. Kidney cancer includes renal cell carcinoma (cancer that forms in the lining of very small tubes in the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste products) and renal pelvis carcinoma (cancer that forms in the center of the kidney where urine collects). It also includes Wilms tumor, which is a type of kidney cancer that usually develops in children under the age of 5.
renal cell carcinoma (REE-nul sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh)
The most common type of kidney cancer. It begins in the lining of the renal tubules in the kidney. The renal tubules filter the blood and produce urine. Also called hypernephroma, renal cell adenocarcinoma, and renal cell cancer.

Table of Links

1http://www.cancer.gov/PublishedContent/Media/CDR/Media/713648.mp3
2http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/fda-temsirolimus
3http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/drugdictionary.aspx?CdrID=43369
4http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a607071.html
5http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/targeted
6http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=43369&idtype=1
7http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/alphalist
8http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/drug-page-index
9http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learningabout/approval-process-for-cancer-
drugs
10http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/investigational-drug-access