FLOT
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Military |
FLOT has two meanings. It stands for Fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel (hematology and oncology) or Forward line of own troops (military term).
Meanings of FLOT at a glance
| # | FLOT stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel | Medical › Hematology and Oncology |
| 2 | Forward line of own troops | Military › Military Term |
1. Fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel
Medical · Hematology and Oncology Abbreviations
Perioperative chemotherapy regimen for operable stomach and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, given every two weeks for four cycles before surgery and four after. It is also used for advanced disease in fit patients.
Example: Locally advanced GEJ adenocarcinoma: perioperative FLOT x4 then surgery.
The German FLOT4 trial, published in 2019, showed better overall survival with FLOT than with the older ECF/ECX regimens. Immunotherapy has since been added to perioperative FLOT in some settings. Side effects include low white counts, diarrhea, fatigue and nerve damage.
2. Forward line of own troops
Military · Military Term Abbreviations
Line indicating the most forward positions of friendly forces at a given time, used to coordinate fires and air support so aircraft and artillery do not strike friendly troops.
Example: The pilots confirmed the FLOT before attacking targets beyond the river.
Pronounced "flot." A related older term, FEBA, the forward edge of the battle area, marks the foremost limit of units in a defense. Fire support coordination lines and other control measures are drawn relative to the FLOT.
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- FOLFIRINOX – Folinic acid, fluorouracil, irinotecan, oxaliplatin
- FOLFOX – Folinic acid (leucovorin), fluorouracil, oxaliplatin
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.