Stage 11 & 111 Colon Cancer | NSABP CO7
A clinical trial comparing 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) plus leucovorin (LV) and oxaliplatin with 5-FU plus LV for the treatment of patients with stages II and III carcinoma of the colon.
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Summary
Adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-FU and LV given after surgery improves recurrence and cure rates for people with early colon cancer. Oxaliplatin is a chemotherapy drug that can help people with advanced colon cancer. This study will determine if adding oxaliplatin to standard treatment can also help people with early colon cancer.
