Will Oral Chemo Tablets Help In Treating Dukes C1?

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014

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Question : Would oral chemo tabs (xleoda) help with dukes c1?

Answered by Dr. Sridhar Reddy (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM!

The tablet you are talking about (Xleoda) is basically Capecitabine.

Yes, it is often given in patients with Dukes c1 (colon cancer). It results have been good and is considered as an effective alternative to other anti-canacer drugs like Leukovorin.

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With regards,
Dr. Sridhar

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