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Is folfiri alone effective for metastic colon cancer than irinotecan alone ?

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Two drugs vs one dru: Folfiri contains two drugs in the combination: 5-FY(Folinic acid) and Irinotecan. This combination is more effective than using irinotecan alone. It is often combined with Avastin (bevacizumab) in case it is being used to treat colon cancer.

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Answered 1/17/2015

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