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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 | 65 |
86% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 5 |
60% |
| Skin Cancer | 6 |
100% |
| Vulvar Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Breast Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (79
Members)
find 5-FU helpful


5-FU Reviews
Working / Worked
Starts Wed 9-22
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also helping
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Seemed to have worked. Constant naseau, some cloudy vision.
Working / Worked
yes, it did work...I was on these chemicals through chemo I.V. and pump. I took pills for vomiting and through my I.V. just before the chemicals were given. I slept a lot after and was unable to eat. I found Egg drop soup soothing to my stomach and was able to keep it down.
Working / Worked
It kicked the cancer on it's butt :)
Working / Worked
Used Carac for 2 weeks in Feb 2008. Saw 5 AK's fall off. My skin is still pink and I tend to flush easier than before.
Working / Worked
I am having a stomach. and hands and feet syndrome.......its painful, I am taking medicine to help but it still hurts, any recommendations.
Working / Worked
It left me with neuropathy in my feet and some in my hands
Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
burning and itching
Working / Worked
NOTHINGS GROWING ...THIS IS GOOD.
Working / Worked
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.
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Discussions
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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 leucovori... [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] -
5-FU for Pancreatic 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]





