ChemotherapyFDA-approvedFirst-line

mFOLFOX6

Generic name: oxaliplatin

How it works

Oxaliplatin works by forming platinum-DNA adducts, which interfere with DNA replication and cell division, ultimately leading to cancer cell death.

Cancer types

Colorectal CancerAll patients

Efficacy

In clinical trials, mFOLFOX6 improved response rates and survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Side effects

Severe

This treatment carries a higher risk of serious side effects. Close medical monitoring is required throughout treatment.

Evidence from research

StudyCancer typeStageEfficacy
Testing Chemo-Immunotherapy for Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancerphase-2Source →
Testing Lung Perfusion with Oxaliplatin for Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerphase-1Source →
Rectal Cancer Trial Examines New Treatment CombinationColorectal Cancerphase-2Source →
Evaluating a Combination Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Elderly PatientsColorectal Cancerphase-2Source →
Blueberry Anthocyanins Enhance Chemotherapy Effectiveness in Colon Cancer CellsColorectal Cancerlab-studyThe combination of blueberry anthocyanins and oxaliplatin significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of HCT116 and LOVO cells (P<0.01) and markedly suppressed tumor growth in the nude mouse xenograft model (P<0.05).Source →
Oxaliplatin Side Effect Study in Colorectal Cancer PatientsColorectal Cancerphase-3Source →
New Treatment Shows Promise for Colorectal Cancer PatientsColorectal Cancerphase-1Compared with standard therapy, PIPAC-Oxaliplatin was associated with higher median good days at 6 months (181 vs 131 days; p = 0.042) and 1 year (323 vs 131 days; p = 0.032), and longer overall survival (median, 11.3 vs 5.1 months; p = 0.036).Source →
Oxaliplatin Chemotherapy Less Effective in Colorectal Cancer with High WTAP LevelsColorectal Cancerlab-studySource →
GL-V9 Enhances Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-studySource →
Rare Side Effect of Cancer Drug: Transient Ischemic AttackColorectal CancerobservationalSource →
Combination Therapy Shows Promise Against Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancerlab-studySource →
Chemotherapy Side Effect Causes Loss of Consciousness in Cancer PatientColorectal CancerobservationalSource →
Study Examines Effectiveness of S-1 and Oxaliplatin in Treating Colorectal Liver MetastasesColorectal Cancerphase-2The disease-free survival (DFS) at 3 years was 52.9% in the low-dose group.Source →
Researchers Identify Potential Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer Resistance to OxaliplatinColorectal Cancerlab-studySource →
Chemotherapy Sensitizes Colorectal Cancers to ImmunotherapyColorectal Cancerlab-studySource →
Researchers Explore New Way to Deliver Cancer DrugColorectal CancerreviewSource →

This information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.