In Treatment For Colorectal Cancer

Has anyone done Irinotecan/Cetuximab for Stage 4 CRC?

Has anyone with Stage 4 CRC been on an Irinotecan/Cetuximab regimen? 2 years ago I went through 14 rounds of FLOX and almost died from 5-FU Toxicity. They said I was most likely cured. 10 months later it showed up in my liver. They said that was normal and surgery would “cure” me. Now 4 months after having that surgery I have another tumor in my liver AND a lymph node near my hepatic artery. The oncologist says they won’t operate because it wouldn’t be curative and I need to go back on chemo. They can’t give me FLOX again so they’re proposing irinotecan & cetuximab every 2 weeks. And even with the chemo they are telling me I probably only have 2 years to live. I’m 62 yo and have a husband and disabled son at home. I’m not ready to leave yet. I’ll do whatever it takes to live as long as I can but I’m afraid of the side effects. I went through so much last time. If anyone has been on either or these drugs and can tell me how they faired I’d appreciate it. X-posted in another thread

What should we do about blood in stool during colon cancer chemo?

Hi , My wife has SRCC in left colon that was invading the peritoneum with 5/21 lymph nodes, with no metastasis,, We successfully did the surgery, with R0 clear margins two months ago , then one month ago she started the Capox plan ( Oxaliplatin and capecitabine ) but yesterday she had few fresh blood in stool , there's no change in bowel habits, or abdominal pain ,, What shall we do .. is it possible for the tumor to reappear within this short period.. I am so depressed and don't want to lose my wife .. can someone help me with advice

How to manage appetite loss and dizziness during cancer treatment?

Appetite comes and goes. Today I had a big sandwich because I hadn't eaten much in two days and have been dizzy for three days. On Lonsurf and have low red, white counts and low ANC. Wife asks if there is something I can take for it. Im like "there's something I could not take" but that would shorten the trip. Anyway, just venting. Keep up the fight.

What is dexamethasone for and how do ctDNA and PET scan results compare?

They are starting my husband on 2 different nausea medicine and one i don't know about dexamethasone and what it is for. Please help. Has anyone had a ctdna test done and a pet scan. The pet scan showed no cancer anywhere in his body. Wish someone can explain.

What does it mean when cancer stays in the original spot after treatment?

Well thought my husband was cancer free. His pet scan came back and the cancer was not found anywhere but the original place on the abdominal wall. Don't know what to do. Has to do a different chemotherapy. Please pray for him and our family. The one doctor says stage 3 but I don't know.

What should I expect before starting Y-90 treatment for colon cancer?

Hi everyone, got stage 4 colon metasized to my liver. Gonna get mapped tomorrow then start the y-90 in a couple weeks. I need advice and knowledge if anybody would enlighten me a little before start this I sure would appreciate it...

How can I get help paying for cancer treatment copays and medical bills?

My big problem is actually getting help paying. My copays are unaffordable. I’m on waiting lists for grants but it’s so ridiculous.

What side effects should I expect from radiation treatment?

I am going to be starting Radiation treatment in three weeks and would like to know if someone can share what i can expect side effects wise

Has anyone tried FDA electromagnetic treatment for cancer?

So I have seen alot about FDA electromagnetic treatment. Has anyone heard of it or tried it or any alternatives that have helped them

Looking for someone to talk about feelings, not just treatments?

I would love to talk to somebody about things now just talk about this doctor that doctor this treatment this medication, blah blah blah blah blah blah. I hate it for nobody on this site. They like someone talk how they feel obviously not. I am dying. Everybody have lives by.