Oxaliplatin for Colorectal Cancer User Reviews

• omara...
• July 21, 2008

"This is an extremely potent medication when used in combination with 5-Fluorouracil. My mum had a stage IV colorectal cancer which has metastasised into the soft tissue of the lower abdomen causing an ugly skin lesions on the abdomen. After just three cycles of Oxiplatin and 5-FU the lesion completely healed and mum had a substantial reduction in the tumour size and progression rate. The problem with the treatment is the severe side effects mainly reduced white blood count."

• Peet
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2021

"On November 3rd 2017 I had cancer surgery. My cancer was stage 2b. I started chemo in December of that year. I began to have problems with my feet in June of 2018. On February 12th 2021 they finally told me they couldn't do anything for me, and I have a strong case for disability. I had no idea this drug was going to do this to me. I only took 3 rounds of it. I struggle to walk. I understand it takes strong drugs to fight cancer, but had I known I would end up disabled I would've said no to this one. Doctors will not tell you how bad it CAN be. They just told me it affects people differently and that I may NOT experience ANY side effects. This drug may be good at fighting cancer, but it WILL damage your nerves."

• Possum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2014

"After four years, severe and chronic peripheral neuropathy persists, particularly in the feet and would seem permanent. I was completely unaware before and when having treatment that this condition could happen post ceasing course of treatment. Unfortunately some days walking becomes extremely painful and is a huge struggle. "

• Vidalia...
• January 19, 2015

"I had stage 2 colon cancer with golf ball cancer & micro-invasion of colon wall. Lymph nodes negative. Given 5-FU and Oxaliplatin. Told entire time creatinine and bilirubin good - looking back now 2.5 yrs later I have stage 3 kidney disease. No one ever mentioned GFR. If no one says anything about it to you, make sure you ask. I have yet to determine if my GFR was low prior to chemo, or what decision I would have made about Oxaliplatin but I should have been informed. When asked physician I was always told - it is all good. Had neuropathy too but that's ok.,. I am still cancer free and Praise God."