FM (chemotherapy)
FM (chemotherapy)
FM (chemotherapy) (pronunciation: /ɛf ɛm/ kem-o-THER-uh-pee) is a chemotherapy regimen used for the treatment of various types of cancer. The regimen consists of two chemotherapy drugs: Fluorouracil (F) and Mitomycin (M).
Etymology
The term "FM" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the two drugs used in the regimen: Fluorouracil and Mitomycin.
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil (pronunciation: /flʊəˈrɔːrəˌsɪl/) is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat various types of cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. Fluorouracil is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
Mitomycin
Mitomycin (pronunciation: /ˌmaɪtəˈmaɪsɪn/) is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat various types of cancer. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. Mitomycin is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Chemotherapy Regimen: A treatment plan that specifies when and how chemotherapy drugs are to be given.
- Cancer Cell: A cell that is part of a malignant tumor and that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FM (chemotherapy)
- Wikipedia's article - FM (chemotherapy)
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