Term: FOLFIRI-cetuximab regimen

Pronunciation: (... seh-TUK-sih-mab REH-jih-men)

Description:

A chemotherapy combination used to treat a certain type of colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It includes the drugs leucovorin calcium (folinic acid), fluorouracil, irinotecan hydrochloride, and cetuximab. Also called FOLFIRI-cetuximab.