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What is your bilirubin threshold to treat a metastatic pancreaticobiliary tumor with FOLFOX?

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Medical Oncology · Mayo Clinic
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I am not aware of any particular threshold, but as the clearance of 5-FU and oxaliplatin is minimally affected by hepatic dysfunction, both drugs can be used. In my personal experience, I have treated patients with bilirubin more than 10 with FOLFOX (generally without a 5-FU bolus which likely has m...

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