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Can you be given a combination of 5-fu and cisplatin for metastatic cancer. is this typical?
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Yes: 5-fu + Cisplatin is a regimen for metastatic cancers ei: anal, biliary, head & neck, esophageal and gastric to name a few. Although they may be other preferred regimens for these cancers. The oncologist will decide what option would be best.
Answered 3/12/2016
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Yes: This is one of many common recipes for a variety of cancers.
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