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Oxaliplatin

How it works

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that works by interfering with DNA replication and causing cancer cells to die or stop dividing.

Cancer types

Colorectal Cancer— All patients
Pancreatic Cancer— All patients

Efficacy

Studies show that oxaliplatin in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin can improve response rates and overall survival in patients with pancreatic 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 New Treatment for Colorectal Cancer Spreading to the PeritoneumColorectal Cancerphase-1—Source →
MYC Protein Linked to Resistance to Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Cancer Cells' Chemical Signals May Indicate Resistance to TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Trial Investigates New Treatment ApproachPancreatic Cancerphase-2—Source →
Huaier Sensitizes Colorectal Cancer to OxaliplatinColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Artesunate May Help Overcome Resistance to Cancer Treatment in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Ethanol May Contribute to Colorectal Cancer Resistance to TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Testing Chemo-Immunotherapy for Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancerphase-2—Source →
Testing Lung Perfusion with Oxaliplatin for Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerphase-1—Source →
Rectal Cancer Trial Examines New Treatment CombinationColorectal Cancerphase-2—Source →
Evaluating a Combination Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Elderly PatientsColorectal Cancerphase-2—Source →
Preventing Nerve Damage in Cancer PatientsColorectal Cancerpreclinical—Source →
Researchers Identify New Target for Colorectal Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Nicotine Affects Colon Cancer Treatment EfficacyColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
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-resistant colorectal cancer cells linked to specific proteinsColorectal Cancerlab-studySilencing CHGA and UCHL1 genes effectively suppressed the mobility and invasiveness of OXA-resistant HCT-116/OxR cells while promoting G1 phase cell cycle arrest and reducing ROS production and intracellular calcium concentrations.Source →
Scientists attach cancer-fighting metal to protein to deliver it to tumorsOvarian Cancerlab-study—Source →
New Cancer Treatment Approach Using Moringa and 3D Printed ImplantsColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
LAMA3 Gene May Help Colon Cancer Respond Better to OxaliplatinColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Comparing Chemotherapy Options for Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerphase-3Ox resulted in a significantly improved peritoneal recurrence-free survival in CC0/1 patients (MMC=9.0 versus Ox=12.6months, P = .01).Source →
Long non-coding RNA linked to oxaliplatin resistance in colorectal cancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Oxaliplatin Side Effect Study in Colorectal Cancer PatientsColorectal Cancerphase-3—Source →
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-study—Source →
GL-V9 Enhances Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Rare Side Effect of Cancer Drug: Transient Ischemic AttackColorectal Cancerobservational—Source →
Combination Therapy Shows Promise Against Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancerlab-study—Source →
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-study—Source →
Rare Liver Damage Linked to Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerobservational—Source →
Researchers Target Gene to Overcome Oxaliplatin Resistance in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Oxaliplatin Transfers into Human Milk, Study FindsColorectal Cancerobservational—Source →
Gene Linked to Chemoresistance in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Non-coding RNAs and Colorectal Cancer Resistance to OxaliplatinColorectal Cancerreview—Source →
Researchers Explore New Way to Deliver Cancer DrugColorectal Cancerreview—Source →
Chemotherapy Sensitizes Colorectal Cancers to ImmunotherapyColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Gene Linked to Colorectal Cancer Treatment ResponseColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel Not Cost-Effective for Advanced Pancreatic CancerPancreatic CancerobservationalMean survival was lower for patients in the Gem-Nab than the FOLFIRINOX group (0.98 vs 1.26 life-years; incremental effectiveness = -0.28 life-years [95% confidence interval = -0.47 to -0.13]).Source →
Oxaliplatin's Effect on Elderly Colon Cancer PatientsColorectal CancerobservationalRelapse-free rates were 82.2% vs. 55.6% and 69.6% in AC patients with FU+oxaliplatin vs. AC patients with only FU and non-AC patients, respectively.Source →
Oxaliplatin Resistance in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Vorinostat May Improve Effectiveness of Oxaliplatin in Colorectal Cancer CellsColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Oxaliplatin sensitivity in colorectal cancer linked to NFS1 enzymeColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
New Delivery System for Cancer Treatment Shows PromiseColorectal Cancerlab-studyThe cytotoxicity of OXA-CuS@UiO-66-NH was greater than that of the OXA alone.Source →
Engineered Milk Vesicles Deliver Cancer TreatmentColorectal Cancerlab-studyDrug-loaded Milk EV showed significantly higher incorporation into EGFR expressing cancer cells compared with milk EV without GE11 conjugation.Source →
Combining Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin for Colorectal Cancer TreatmentColorectal CancerobservationalThe overall response rate was 69.6% with 13 patients attaining a complete response.Source →
New Cancer Treatment Combination Shows Promise in Lung CancerLung Canceranimal-study—Source →
Adding Oxaliplatin to Rectal Cancer Treatment Does Not Improve OutcomesColorectal Cancerphase-3Three-year disease-free survival was 76.3% for the capecitabine with RT group and 74.1% for the capecitabine and oxaliplatin with RT group.Source →
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Trends in ChinaColorectal Cancerobservational—Source →
Raltitrexed Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: New Study ResultsColorectal Cancerphase-2Median progression-free survival was 10.6 months (95% CI 8.2 - 13.1) and median overall survival was 27.4 months (95% CI 24.1-38.1).Source →
Oxaliplatin Resistance in Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerlab-study—Source →
Improving Cancer Treatment with Targeted Drug DeliveryColorectal Canceranimal-study—Source →
How Two Cancer Drugs Affect Cells DifferentlyLung Cancerlab-study—Source →

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