Colon Cancer: Medications

  • Capecitabine

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Capecitabine belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells. Capecitabine is available as tablets that are taken by mouth (oral).

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  • Oxaliplatin

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Oxaliplatin interrupts cancer cell growth and slows the spread of cancer cells in the body. Oxaliplatin is available for use by intravenous (IV) injection.

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  • Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Medications

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to control cancer's growth or relieve symptoms. Often the drugs are given through a needle in your vein, and your blood vessels carry the drugs through your body. Sometimes the drugs are available as pills

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  • Bevacizumab

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Bevacizumab belongs to a group of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It blocks a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) that helps cancer cells grow and multiply. Bevacizumab inhibits the ability of the cancer to form

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  • Cetuximab

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Cetuximab belongs to a group of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It blocks a protein called epidermal growth factor that helps cancer cells grow and multiply. Cetuximab is an intravenous (IV) drug.

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  • Colorectal Cancer - Medications

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to control the cancer's growth or relieve symptoms. Often the drugs are given through a needle in your vein, and your blood vessels carry the drugs through your body. Sometimes the drugs are available as p

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