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FOLFOX-7 Regimen

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FOLFOX-7 Regimen Definition

A regimen consisting of leucovorin, infusional fluorouracil and oxaliplatin used for the treatment of advanced-stage and metastatic colorectal cancer. This version differs from the original FOLFOX (FOLFOX4) regimen with regards to both the doses and the administration of the three-drug combination.

FOLFOX-7 Regimen Synonyms

FOLFOX-7 Regimen, Folinic Acid-Fluorouracil-Oxaliplatin-7 Regimen

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