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What is irinotecan?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Irinotecan: Irinotecan is used in combination with other meds to treat colon & rectal cancer.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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