FOLFIRINOX is a combination chemotherapy treatment that consists of several medications working together. It includes three main chemotherapy drugs:

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a chemotherapy medication that works by stopping cancer cells from making new DNA, which prevents them from growing and dividing. It is given through an intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein.

Irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that blocks an enzyme needed for cancer cell division. It works by preventing cancer cells from repairing their DNA, which leads to their death. It is administered through an IV infusion.

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy medication that damages the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from multiplying. It is given through an IV infusion.

Leucovorin (also known as folinic acid) is not a chemotherapy drug but a supportive medication that helps enhance the effectiveness of 5-FU while reducing its side effects. It is given through an IV infusion.

Pancreatic Cancer – A condition that begins when abnormal cells start growing in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The disease typically develops when cells in the pancreas begin to grow out of control, forming masses called tumors. These abnormal cells can affect both the exocrine part of the pancreas (which produces digestive enzymes) and the endocrine part (which produces hormones like insulin). The cancer can interfere with the pancreas’s normal functions of helping to digest food and regulate blood sugar. As the disease progresses, it can spread to nearby organs and blood vessels. The condition often develops gradually, and early stages may not cause noticeable symptoms.