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XELOX regimen
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat colorectal cancer that has spread. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It includes the drugs capecitabine (Xeloda) and oxaliplatin. Also called XELOX. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A regimen consisting of capecitabine and oxaliplatin used for the treatment of advanced stage colorectal cancer. This regimen differs from a similar regimen, CAPOX, with regards to the dosing schedule for oxaliplatin. (NCI Thesaurus)
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