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Fluorouracil is a drug used to treat symptoms of cancer of the colon, breast, stomach, and pancreas. It is also used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions. Fluorouracil stops cells from making DNA and it may kill cancer cells. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called 5-fluorouracil and 5-FU.
New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

New insights into serine hydroxymethyltransferase aid cancer drug design

New insights into serine hydroxymethyltransferase aid cancer drug design

New evidence supports continuous infusion for GI cancers

New evidence supports continuous infusion for GI cancers

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs

NCCN survey reveals ongoing shortages in crucial cancer medications

NCCN survey reveals ongoing shortages in crucial cancer medications

Modified form of chemotherapy before and after surgery enhances survival in pancreatic cancer patients

Modified form of chemotherapy before and after surgery enhances survival in pancreatic cancer patients

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

Study: Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib benefits PIK3CA-mutated colon cancer patients

New recommendations for radiation therapy in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

New recommendations for radiation therapy in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The Supreme Court and the abortion pill

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The Supreme Court and the abortion pill

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Puffed-up MOFs show improved performance as drug-delivery vehicles

Puffed-up MOFs show improved performance as drug-delivery vehicles

Fecal microbiota transplantation boosts survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment

Fecal microbiota transplantation boosts survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment

New targeted therapy zolbetuximab extends survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer

New targeted therapy zolbetuximab extends survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer

Researchers investigate the efficacy of a novel intra-tumoral drug delivery carrier in treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

Researchers investigate the efficacy of a novel intra-tumoral drug delivery carrier in treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

Four-drug chemotherapy regimen provides longer overall survival for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Four-drug chemotherapy regimen provides longer overall survival for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Novel cancer-fighting nanoparticles co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and immunotherapy

Novel cancer-fighting nanoparticles co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and immunotherapy

Fermented dairy products can improve gut mucosal immunity

Fermented dairy products can improve gut mucosal immunity

Are men or women impacted more by adverse reactions to prescription drug treatments?

Are men or women impacted more by adverse reactions to prescription drug treatments?

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