Bleomycin-based medications

Bleomycin acts like "molecular scissors" for cancer DNA. Originally an antibiotic, it found its true calling as a potent chemotherapy agent. It works by causing breaks in DNA strands, effectively stopping tumor cells from multiplying. Bleomycin is a cornerstone in the curative treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma and testicular cancer, contributing to high survival rates. It is also used as a sclerosing agent to treat fluid buildup around the lungs.