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What is

FOLFIRI-Avastin regimen

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Pronunciation: /folfiri* avastin* ˈrɛʤəmən/

FOLFIRI-Avastin regimen

Definition

A chemotherapy combination used as an initial treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread. It includes the drugs leucovorin (folinic acid), fluorouracil, irinotecan hydrochloride, and bevacizumab. Also called FOLFIRI-bevacizumab and FOLFIRI-bevacizumab regimen.