Running out of options
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I always think it makes sense to get a second opinion. Especially when they start getting all doom and gloomy. If he still wants to fight this I would go with a second opinion.
I have used all all options for chemo. I'm currently starting camptosar and vectibix. I've done camptosar and erbitux without much effect. I'm giving it a month to see how it works. If it's not working I'm considering a 3rd opinion. I'm in Burlington, VT. I've gone to Dana Farber for a second opinion.
I've been treating lung mets with chemo for close to 3 years. They keep telling me that radiation or RFA wouldn't be right for me because it would cause lung damage, but if chemo isn't working isn't it time to consider something more extreme?
Your father sounds young, healthy and full of life. It wouldn't hurt to talk to someone else.
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My husband also is on xeloda ,has liver mets, but they have shrunk quite a bit. We've gotten conflicting stories(read previous posts)about when to pursue other options. Don't give up. We aren't and are going for another consultation in a week, and if necessary after that, will go for yet another. I am glad your dad feels better. That's an improvement already. God Bless and keep us posted. Diane0
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I would like to know what any of you know about CEA counts. I have been in chemo for stage IV colon cancer with mets to the liver since January of 2006. Have exhausted all the drugs available. Discontinued chemo 1.5 months ago. My cea count in Sept of 2007 was 501.0 and is presently (Mar. 2008) 2357.2. Was given 6-12 months in Sept. of 2007. Dr. suggested we not get a cea count anymore. What do you know about cea counts?hopefulone said:My husband also is on xeloda ,has liver mets, but they have shrunk quite a bit. We've gotten conflicting stories(read previous posts)about when to pursue other options. Don't give up. We aren't and are going for another consultation in a week, and if necessary after that, will go for yet another. I am glad your dad feels better. That's an improvement already. God Bless and keep us posted. Diane
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