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Regimen Information

For 5FU + radiation, including Side Effects

5FU + radiation

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

How 5FU + radiation chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

5FU + Radiation for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

5FU + Radiation is a chemoradiation regimen used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. This treatment involves one chemotherapy drug: fluorouracil, which is also known as 5FU, and radiation therapy.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF 5FU + RADIATION

  • Anemia

  • Infection

  • Mouth Sores

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer:

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