Clinical Practice Points
- •5-FU infusion has activity in far advanced prostate cancer.
- •5-FU at 200 mg/M2 per day by continuous infusion is well tolerated.
- •Options for advanced prostate cancer are limited.
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Publication history
Published online: June 26, 2022
Accepted:
June 14,
2022
Received in revised form:
June 14,
2022
Received:
May 20,
2022
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