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Will Oral Chemo Tablets Help In Treating Dukes C1?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Question: Would oral chemo tabs (xleoda) help with dukes c1?
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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.

Hope I've solved your query.
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With regards,
Dr. Sridhar
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Will Oral Chemo Tablets Help In Treating Dukes C1?

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. Hope I've solved your query. If you are satisfied, you may close the discussion and rate my answer. With regards, Dr. Sridhar