In this article, we will discuss FOLFOX. So, let’s get started.
FOLFOX is a combination of chemotherapy (chemo) drugs used in
the treatment of cancer of the bowel. It is sometimes known as FLOX. FOLFOX chemo is given through an intravenous line (IV). The type of IV is called a PICC line. PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. The PICC line is put in your upper arm and stays in place for your entire chemo treatment. More information about the PICC line and how it is put into your arm will be provided to you by your primary team.
The chemo drugs that you are on are: Folinic Acid (FOL),
Fluorouracil (F) and Oxaliplatin (OX). These drugs attack and destroy the cancer cells. While doing this, they also destroy healthy cells, which can cause side effects.