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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
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5-FU Reviews
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I just started using aldara for a surface basal spot on my arm. I have had 6 other surgeries (3 MOHS).
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Very fatigued and cramps , diarhea
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neuropathy, loss of appitete,
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My dad is starting 5-FU for appendiceal cancer on Monday 10/27.
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My dad is starting 5-FU for appendiceal cancer on Monday 10/27.
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MILD SIDE EFFECTS, SWELLING IN LIVER SEEMS REDUCED, APPETITE BETTER SINCE TREATMENT THIRD TREATMENT COMING UP NEXT WEEK.
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Had some wierd side effects so far
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Have received 3 of the FU treatments. They cannot give me the Avastin yet as my primary care doctor has not been able to control my blood pressure.
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I stopped after about a week because of the side effects. Apparently, mine were worse than normal so don't let it scare you away.
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I have just started using Efudex 1 week ago and the area where its applied has started looking brown and grayish and more sensitive than before.
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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] -
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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]
