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How effective is capecitabine (xeloda) for treating colon cancer?

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Dr. Shyamali Singhal answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Good: Xeloda by itself is similar to 5 FU regimen. However these days we tend to add other medications such as oxalipatin and sometimes avastin (bevacizumab) depending on the stage.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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