5-fluorouracil/5-FU: 5 things to know about this common chemotherapy drug
5-fluorouracil (pronounced “flure-oh-YOOR-ah-sill”), 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.
Keep reading to learn how it is administered, which forms it comes in and what side effects to expect.
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 don’t think twice when the pharmacist at the drugstore asks them if they have any questions or need counseling about how to...
Chemotherapy at home: 9 things to know
Many patients will be prescribed chemotherapy as a part of their cancer treatment plan. That could involve taking pills at home or wearing a portable pump for a few days.
But how does the process of getting chemotherapy at home work, and what can cancer patients and caregivers expect?
Here are nine things to know about at-home chemotherapy. Some may surprise you.
1. Pumps are often simpler to manage than oral chemotherapy...