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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
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Oxaliplatin Reviews
Too Soon To Tell
I only had 2 rounds so far, first time did okay. Second time I was tired and nauseous with no appetite for about 3 days after.
Too Soon To Tell
I am having a mild case of nothing cold but not too bad so far
Considering
just talked to onc about this treatment. side effects seem more severe than I was expecting.
Not Working
Did not see the results we wanted. Stopped Oxaliplatin & started Irinotecan. Does not give the neuropothy!!
Not Working
Had terrible side effects.
Not Working
had to stop , was reacting too much , with the cold and the chest tighting thing.
Not Working
Again, not sure if working. She does have trouble with cold items for about 5 days after treatments.. well, at first.. now it seems to not be going away between treatments
Not Working
Doctor pulled it out of my treatments after I experienced several serious side effects.
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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]
