Other options available for Stage 4 Colon Cancer?
Hello everyone. I've read these forums for a while but this is my first post.
I am wondering if anyone has any other potential options that I can try. Whether its another chemo, alternative remedy, clinical trial, diet, a book, literally anything at all would be so greatly appreciated.
Also, if anyone has any experience with Lonsurf, I'd appreciate that insight as well.
My story: I have stage 4 colon cancer with liver metastasis and lymph nodes. I was diagnosed about a year ago (July 2023)I was told they couldn't operate (Which I still don't fully understand why) So I did about 9 round of FOLFOX, then just 5-FU for a while, then Irenotecan + 5-FU. My CEA just recently jumped from around 4 to 6.1. I am about to try Lonsurf.
What else can I do? I am determined to keep fighting. Thank you all.
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@stayfaithful Wishing you all the best with your Lonsurf -+ Avastin treatment. Please let us know how you go.
I am also part of the Belong cancer app community (which is free although run by an array of expert doctors) but the assistance segment to find a clinical trial has recently started charging due to the time involved. That might be of interest to you in your search for a clinical trial. All the very best.
Hi @dpax, just checking to see how you and your husband are doing. I hope you were both able to enjoy the mini treatment vacation. When will he resume treatment?
@cloudybright, how are you doing? Did you have the biopsies done and now have a more complete diagnosis and treatment plan?
Yes, almost. Biopsy of the pancreas is adenocarcinoma - same as the rectal tumor. The liver could not be accessed through the stomach to obtain a needle biopsy although they do have ultrasound images of it.
Close enough to start chemotherapy.
This Wednesday I meet with the hematology doc to learn how screwed I am.
And Thursday they will install a port.
So. . .not long before the battle journey starts.
Suerte te deseo lo mejor no pierdas la fe que Dios estará allí,acompañándote todo saldrá bien.
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@cloudybright, I can almost hear you rolling up your sleeves to take this on. Getting the port installed will make future treatments easier on your arms. Please keep us posted. Sending you peace and strength in whatever quantities you need.
Update. He took the first 2 week cycle and then 2 weeks. When he started the second cycle, by day 5 he was flat on his back in bed. When he tried to get up he blacked out. Dr told us to stop the Lonsurf and tomorrow we will find out what is next
Dr put him back on Lon surf just a lower dosage. Pet scan first week of November
I am new to a stage four diagnosis. Had stage 3 in 2022 and twelve rounds of Folfox which we all thought was going to cure, but then metastasized to an ovary earlier this year. That ovary was removed so no current tumors. I'm at the point where every pain (I have a high threshold and rarely had pain before), is so frightening.
@tyralynn, I can imagine that every and any pain causes a fright response. That's only natural. Did your oncologist tell you what type of pain to report to your team? Do you have any persistent pain anywhere? Are you on treatment like chemo or immunotherapy?