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Oxaliplatin belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the colon or rectum. Oxaliplatin is usually given along with other medicines to treat cancer.
Oxaliplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal ce... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Colon Cancer | 49 |
86% |
| Head and Neck cancers | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (51
Members)
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Oxaliplatin Reviews
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Currently on 5-FU and I'm still working full time. Fatigue is really starting to get to me. Acupuncture helped the nausea. My company has been supportive.
Working / Worked
18 months post-diagnosis and so far no definite signs of recurrence. Possible reaction to the medication consisting of a rash all over my body caused us to stop the therapy after 9 of 12 cycles. Some lingering numbness in my feet, but doesn't affect my ability to walk. The sensitivity to cold and change in taste was the worst - could only drink lukewarm lemonade at one point. But luckily only temporary.
Working / Worked
Absolutely kicked my butt. Very difficult to deal with and I ended up terminating treatment early.
Working / Worked
had to stop at 6 treatments as my neuropathy increased to my feet, after having it in my hands for a while.
Working / Worked
Had 5 treatments and had to discontinue due to low Platelets. Off for 3n treaments. All is well with platelets so going to try Oxi for last four treatments at a lower dose.I know it's a bad drug for side effects but a good drug for killing cancer cells so willing to take the extra side effects if I can.
Working / Worked
Underwent 'mop up' chemo.
Working / Worked
worked, but had a reaction. Very sick after 5 months.
Working / Worked
Unable to touch anything cold, including door knobs and silverware
Working / Worked
HORRIBLE DRUG!!
Working / Worked
Periferial neuropathy, extreme sensitivity to cold.
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Oxaliplatin
Hi there 1) Oxaliplatin is a third generation platinum analog--it is similar to but better tolerated than cisplatin and carboplatin. 2) It is used ... [More] -
Oxaliplatin
Hi HOPE0929, I have heard of Oxaliplatin, but it is used for other types of cancers not just pancreas. Does your Dad have mets or lymph node inv... [More] -
Oxaliplatin
Sorry, I haven't heard of it. I hope you get some responses that help. My mother took Gemzar but it was too late for her. I hope the treatment works f... [More] -
Oxaliplatin
Has anyone had any luck with this drug? It's a generic chemo drug. My dad has just started on this in conjuction with the Gemzar. [More] -
FLOFOX Oxaliplatin, 5-FU, Leucovorin
I finished FOLFOX treatment 18 months ago for stage 3 colo rectal cancer. I did not do it easily or comfortably, but it seems to have worked extremely... [More]
