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Karen Merritt: Fight Colorectal Cancer calls out need for DPYD testing before chemotherapy
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Mar 18, 2025, 11:18

Karen Merritt: Fight Colorectal Cancer calls out need for DPYD testing before chemotherapy

Karen Merritt, Patient Advocate at Advocates for Universal DPD/DPYD Testing, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Good news Monday!

Fight Colorectal Cancer calls out need for DPYD testing before chemotherapy (5FU & capecitabine). Huge patient safety step for colorectal cancer patients!

Now to add for other cancers using fluoropyrimidine chemo.”

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