5-fluorouracil/5-FU: 5 things to know about this common chemotherapy drug
5-fluorouracil (pronounced āflure-oh-YOOR-ah-sillā), or 5-FU for short, is a well-established chemotherapy drug that interferes with a specific phase of cell development. It is used to treat many different cancers.Ā Ā
Keep reading to learn how it is administered, which forms it comes in and what side effects to expect.Ā
How is 5-fluorouracil typically administered?Sometimes, 5-fluorouracil is given intravenously...
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers: Are they safe for cancer patients?
It may seem obvious. You have a headache, you reach for acetaminophen. You start feeling menstrual cramps, you take a few ibuprofen. You wake...
How to take medications properly: 6 questions, answered
A lot of people donāt think twice when the pharmacist at the drugstore asks them if they have any questions or need counseling about how to...