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Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil is a cytotoxic chemotherapy medication used to treat colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and breast cancer by intravenous injection. It comes under a class of drugs called anti-metabolites. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells.

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Why does my husband have a scar on his chest?

Query: Hi doctor, My husband has got a scar on his chest following a pimple. Now, I feel that the size of the scar has become bigger than it was before. It is not painful, but he feels itchy sometimes. He has the scar for around three years now. He has a family history of keloid in his maternal grandmother...  Read Full »


Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you described, such as pain, itching, and increased sensations, suggest the possibility of a keloid. For treatment, the primary approach involves local injections of steroid, specifically Triamcinolone. In cases where resistance is encountered, a combination ...  Read Full »

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