How effective is FOLFOX for colon cancer?

How effective is FOLFOX for colon cancer?

But when used to treat stage 3 colorectal cancer, studies suggest FOLFOX is an effective combination. In the MOSAIC trial discussed earlier, 78% of participants using FOLFOX had disease-free survival after 3 years of using the regimen.

What is the success rate of FOLFOX chemotherapy?

Results: Among 188 patients who underwent adjuvant FOLFOX chemotherapy for stage II or III colon cancer, 83 (44.1%) completed 6 months of FOLFOX chemotherapy and 64 (34.0%) patients discontinued after 4 months of chemotherapy.

How long can you stay on FOLFOX?

You have treatment for around 24 weeks. Side effects can vary as to how often and how severe they are from person to person. Some side effects are more serious than others – contact your advice line if you have severe side effects, if they aren’t getting better or are getting worse.

How effective is FOLFOX for Stage 4 colon cancer?

Overall patients treated with the FOLFOXIRI “program” survived 19.2 months without cancer progression compared to 16.4 months for those treated with FOLFOX followed by FOLFIRI. Overall survival was improved from 23 to 28 months on average.

What is the side effects of FOLFOX?

Possible Side Effects of FOLFOX (Leucovorin, 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin)

  • Hair loss.
  • Hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia) redness, pain or peeling of palms and soles.
  • Rash, increased risk of sunburn, itching.
  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite.
  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Sores in mouth.

What can I expect from FOLFOX chemo?

What are the side effects of FOLFOX that I may have? Fatigue is the most common side effect reported by our patients. Patients usually say that they are at their best during the first 3 days after chemo. After that, you may have a loss of energy and experience a general feeling of being unwell.

Is FOLFOX well tolerated?

The modified FOLFOX-6 regimen is effective and well tolerated as a first-line chemotherapy regimen for patients with advanced gastric cancer.

What are the side effects of FOLFOX?

How long does it take to recover from FOLFOX chemo?

Patients usually say that they are at their best during the first 3 days after chemo. After that, you may have a loss of energy and experience a general feeling of being unwell. This feeling of being unwell usually last for 4 to 7 days after treatment, and can continue to worsen after each cycle of treatment.

Do you lose your hair on FOLFOX?

Possible Side Effects of FOLFOX (Leucovorin, 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin) In 100 people receiving FOLFOX (Leucovorin, 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin), more than 20 and up to 100 may have: Hair loss.

What are the side effects of FOLFOX chemo?