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What is

FOLFIRI-bevacizumab regimen

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Pronunciation: /folfiri* bevacizumab* ˈrɛʤəmən/

FOLFIRI-bevacizumab 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-Avastin regimen and FOLFIRI-bevacizumab.