also an·ti·can·cer·ous (-sər-əs)
adj.
Effective in treating cancer: anticancer drugs.
anticancer
Dictionary:
an·ti·can·cer (ăn'tĭ-kăn'sər, ăn'tī-) 
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
used in the treatment of cancer
Synonyms: antineoplastic, antitumor, antitumour
Pertains to noun: cancer (meaning #1)
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