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(also known as Efudex, Fluorouracil, 5-Fluorouracil)
Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. It is a pyrimidine analog. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Colon Cancer | 96 |
88% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 9 |
78% |
| Skin Cancer | 9 |
89% |
| Vulvar Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Breast Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (118
Members)
find 5-FU helpful
5-FU Reviews
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Screwed up my thinking more than I figured on and even though I have been off it a week, I am still not thinking clearly. Worried about long time effects. No idea if it worked yet.
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burning and itching
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NOTHINGS GROWING ...THIS IS GOOD.
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Susan had 2 surgeries, and 15 months of chemo. She was very ill with it. She then went back to work, for about 3 months, had flu- like symptons for 3 wks. I took her to the hospiatal on Sunday morning because she was dehydrated, they kept her, and the following Sturday , she died.
Working / Worked
this was used with the Tykerb. Although it was a fluke that it had been used, it did work with it.5 tbs a day
Working / Worked
Made me sick but I have survived.
Working / Worked
Yes none that I can remember
Working / Worked
none so far
Working / Worked
I just started using this on some new cancers.
Working / Worked
It worked very quickly but side effects were horrific particularly when oxaliplatin was added to the mix.
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I have read about it a lot, but my husband had decided not to have any kind of Chemotherapy so we don't know much about that stuff. Check out the ame... [More] -
5-fu
HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCES WITH 5-FU AS A TREATMENT? [More] -
Efudex
I'm 68 years old, presumably past the age of onset. Nine months ago I took a routine treatment of Efudex for basal cell skin cancer prevention. At the... [More] -
FLOFOX Oxaliplatin, 5-FU, Leucovorin
My treatment plan consist of the following: The chemotherapy combination known as FOLFOX – oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and leucovorin –... [More] -
5-FU for Colon Cancer
Tell us about your personal experience with 5-FU as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
