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A quick, cheap test could protect against fatal chemo overdose. Why do cancer doctors resist it?

Posted on March 28, 2024 by blkalertshealth
The chemotherapy drug 5-FU can be toxic to some people with cancer. A quick, cheap test can show if chemo is safe for a patient, but few doctors order it.
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