Cancer chemotherapy while reducing primary cancers can promote the later occurrence of secondary cancers.Which of the following anti-cancer drug classes are mostly associated with a secondary cancer?

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Alkylating agents are associated with a higher risk of secondary cancers due to their ability to cause DNA damage in healthy cells, leading to mutations and potentially cancerous growth. Antimetabolites and tubulin binding drugs may also have some risk, but it is generally lower than with alkylating agents.

Cancer Chemotherapy While Reducing Primary Cancers Can Promote the Later