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A member asked:
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.
Answered 1/17/2015
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