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Regimen Information

For 5FU + Leucovorin + radiation, including Side Effects

5FU + Leucovorin + radiation

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Esophageal Cancer

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

5FU + Leucovorin + Radiation for the treatment of Esophageal Cancer

5FU + Leucovorin + Radiation is a chemoradiation regimen used in the treatment of esophageal cancer. This treatment involves two chemotherapy drugs: leucovorin and fluorouracil, which is also known as 5FU and radiation therapy.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF 5FU + LEUCOVORIN + RADIATION

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Risk of Infection

  • Anemia

  • Alopecia or Hair Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Esophageal Cancer:

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