5-FU - AN EFFECTIVE THERAPY FOR GASTRIC AND COLORECTAL CANCERS

5-FU, also known as fluorouracil, is a widely used chemotherapy drug utilized in the treatment of gastric and colorectal cancers. It functions through DNA synthesis in cancer cells. 5-FU can be administered intravenously and is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. Treatment plans are highly individualized based on the extent, po