chemo treatment side effects included nausea and cold neurothy. I have been taking folfox for 5 years for small bowel cancer. it usually takes 5-6 days after chemo to start feeling better. I was given meds for the nausea issues
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Regimen Information
For 5FU + Camptosar, including Side Effects
5FU + Camptosar
Drugs in this Regimen:
How 5FU + Camptosar chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
5FU + Camptosar for the treatment of Stomach Cancer
5FU + Camptosar (Irinotecan) is a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of stomach cancer. This treatment involves two chemotherapy drugs: camptosar and fluorouracil, which is also known as 5FU
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF 5FU + CAMPTOSAR
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Risk of Infection
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Diarrhea
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Mouth Sores
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Community Responses
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