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What Does CMF Mean in Medical Terms?
CMF stands for cyclophosphamide methotrexate fluorouracil. Older breast cancer chemotherapy combination.
cyclophosphamide methotrexate fluorouracil
Older breast cancer chemotherapy combination.
Where you will see CMF
You will most often see CMF in blood results and cancer treatment charts, medication orders and prescriptions.
Example
A medication order might be written with “CMF” as shorthand for cyclophosphamide methotrexate fluorouracil.
Related abbreviations
- 3% saline — three percent saline (hypertonic)
- 3D-CRT — three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
- 4F-PCC — four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate
- 4Ts — 4Ts score
- 5-FU — fluorouracil
- 6-MP — mercaptopurine
- 6-TG — thioguanine
- 7+3 — seven plus three induction
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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.