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.

Uses

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Its principal use is in colorectal cancer, in which it has been the established form of chemotherapy for decades (platinum-containing drugs are a recent addition).

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pristinepeak (Pristine Peak) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:42:08 -0000
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RT @CancerNetwrk: Hypermethylation of TFAP2E Gene in Colorectal Cancer Associated With Unresponsiveness to the Chemotherapy Fluorouracil http://t.co/5BUhNk6A
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