FOLFOX is an acronym representing a combination chemotherapy regimen used to treat colorectal cancer. It stands for:
- FOL - Folinic acid (Leucovorin)
- FOX - Fluorouracil (5-FU)
- OX - Oxaliplatin
This regimen involves administering these three drugs in a specific sequence and dosage to combat cancerous cells. Several variations of the FOLFOX regimen exist, such as FOLFOX-4, FOLFOX-6, modified FOLFOX-6 (mFOLFOX-6), and FOLFOX-7, each differing slightly in the dosages and schedules of drug administration.
