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CMF (therapy)
Introduction
Overview
Cyclophosphamide Methotrexate Fluorouracil (CMF) is a commonly used regimen of chemotherapy, and is one of the more toxic regimens used. It is named for the three medicines that comprise the therapy: cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil.
A combination of medicines is used to prevent problems concerning tumor-resistance against one of the single medicines.