Camptosar vs. Oxaliplatin

smartinlp
smartinlp CSN Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Can anyone provide feedback on the pros/cons of the following triplet regimens?

1) leuk/5FU/Camptosar
2) leuk/5FU/Oxaliplatin

My mom just started the FULFIRI treatment (Camptasar, Leukavorin and 5FU), but received a second opinion where another doctor recommended the FOLFOX treatment (Oxaliplatin, Leukavorin and 5FU). Supposedly the Oxaliplatin is less toxic. She's sticking with the fulfiri treatment until we get more info.

Thanks.
Sherry

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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso CSN Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #2
    Hi Sherry...

    I induldged in menu item #1 with my treatments. Handled it very well. Unfortunately cannot comment on the other, as I have no idea.

    Hope I helped,

    Stacy
  • vcavanagh
    vcavanagh CSN Member Posts: 79
    #3
    There is not a lot of difference. Both have pros and cons.
    Blessings,
    V.C.
  • jdominique
    jdominique CSN Member Posts: 3
    #4
    This is exactly the treatment I am now getting.:5 fu,leucoverin,oxaliplatin.This is my first week.Next treatment is in 2 weeks.I had the first line of treatment for 3-4 months,then my cat scan and Pet scan showed widespread metastasis to the liver.How old is your mom?I am 55.Good luck and we are all in this together.Jdominique

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