What is mfolfox6?

What is mfolfox6?

Listen to pronunciation. (MAH-dih-FIDE …) An abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes the drugs leucovorin calcium (folinic acid), fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin.

Does FOLFOX chemotherapy work?

The researchers found that the 213 patients in the study had a 5-year overall survival rate of 77.9 percent. They found FOLFOX significantly increased the overall survival rate in patients who received at least eight cycles.

Do chemo side effects get worse with each cycle?

The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle.

Do you lose hair with oxaliplatin?

You could lose all your hair. This includes your eyelashes, eyebrows, underarm, leg and sometimes pubic hair. Your hair will usually grow back once treatment has finished but it is likely to be softer. It may grow back a different colour or be curlier than before.