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Vertigo and Folfirinox?
Has anyone experienced vertigo attacks while undergoing Folfirinox treatment? My husband has been suffering from vertigo since 10/17 which was a week after treatment #3....
What's next after folfirinox?
My husband is on #11 (next Monday) of 12 cycles of folfirinox. Dr has said he is throwing the whole kitchen sink at him with...
Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions
My husband started his folfirinox regimen on Tuesday. I'm thinking that Tuesday is counted as day 1? Many thanks to all who've posted information about...
Modified Folfirinox chemotheraphy regimen. Is it still effective?
Hello. My husband was diagnosed in December with Stage 4 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cancer. Irregular appearance of the pancreatic tail with area of hypodensity measuring 3.5...
Not completing Adjuvant Folfirinox after Whipple Surgery
Hi guys, After checking, the pain comes from the stomach since the stomach is moving too slow after whipple and thus some of the food...
Oxaliplatin: What are the effects of dropping it from FOLFIRINOX?
Diagnosed in Dec 2021 with stage 4 PANCAN with metastsis to liver. Started Foflornix in Jan 2022. Did 12 treatments, last one without Oxeplatin because...
Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?
I'm a 74 y.o. guy diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma at the head of my pancreas (Stage 1b). My initial diagnosis and first round of Folfirinox occurred...
Anyone have light headedness from chemo (folfirinox)?
Anyone have light headedness from folfirinox? My husband has had to be careful for about 6 weeks now. He thinks it started when he first...
Immune system after Folfirinox: What precautions are necessary?
My husband was told he needed to stay away from family and gatherings for 6 mo after tx . What is Mayo’s protocol ?
Anyone have Losartan and Folfirinox to shrink PC tumors?
Anybody out there have any experience or knowledge regarding the addition of the blood pressure drug Losartin to standard Folfirinox chemotherapy. There is some thinking...
Nausea when eating during Folfirinox Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Hi guys, My relative has been suffering from nausea right during eating , and he is taking a three week break during the 6th Folfirinox...
Switch from Folfirinox to Gem/Abrax due to non response
Hello, my dad has had 8 rounds of Folfirinox, and initially was told that he was a candidate for surgery by both our local healthcare...
Had FOLFIRINOX pre Whipple surgery: Questions about chemo after
12 rounds of folfirinox taken before surgery. Whipples on 31/08/23. Now how many round of chemo helpful. Any side effects? How helpful is it?
Has anyone had Folfirinox stop working and had to start a new chemo dr
I have stage IV pancreatic cancer. I had a cyst which turned out to be cancerous. Long story short, I had 20 sessions of Folfirinox...
Anyone on gemcitabine without abraxane after folfirnox and oral chemo?
My sister received 12 rounds Folfirinox and was on oral capecitabine but suffered a stroke. Aphasia is improving but low platelets prevent any anticoag administration....
Treatment for lymph nodes?
My husband's latest CT scan showed no progression of disease, except "Enlarging centrally necrotic appearing retroperitoneal lymph nodes". His CA19-9 numbers had gone up after...
Radio frequency ablation in liver Mets
Hello Fam..!! Does anyone have idea about Radio frequency ablation of liver lesion in mets? How effective is that? What is the procedure? Any drawbacks?...
Change of Chemo
Question...brother has been on folfirinox for about 9.5 months. Recently...although no new spots...a couple of spots have grown a tiny bit. We are contemplating doing...
Anyone have experience with mRNA trials for pancreatic cancer?
Hi! I was diagnosed December 2023, had modified Whipple February 2024 with clear margins, completed 12 rounds of Folfirinox in September. CA19-9 and CT scans...
Treatment delayed due to low WBC and platelets
Has any one had round 2 folfirinox delayed for 2nd time due to low WBC and low Platelets ? What can help besides medications like...