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What is FOLFIRI-cetuximab regimen?
Pronunciation: /folfiri* cetuximab* ˈrɛʤəmən/
FOLFIRI-cetuximab regimen
Definition
A chemoimmunotherapy regimen consisting of leucovorin (folinic acid), 5-fluorouracil, and irinotecan plus cetuximab used for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer that is positive for the expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and the wild-type form of KRAS.