questions about fullforce chemo and acaiberry

kbjohn4
kbjohn4 Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I had stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosed in may 2006. Had radiation and chemo then surgery which included an ostomy then adjuvant chemo of fullfox. I just returned from my oncologist on Tuesday. I have two lymph nodes in my groin area that have shown up on my pet scan. My cea number has increased from 29 in aug. to 47. The treatment plan is to have surgery to remove the lymph nodes then do fullforce chemo.(I think it was called fullforce) Can anyone tell me anything about this treatment? Also several people have sworn by the use of Mona-vie the acaiberry does anyone have any information on this and can you do both at the same time?

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    #2
    The easiest way to ...
    Dear kbjohn4,

    The easiest way to locate other CSN members with similar experiences is to type keywords (such as "Full force chemo," "colorectal cancer treatment," "elevated CEA," etc.) on the search bar at the top of the home page. You can refine your search by clicking on the “Advance search” link listed underneath the search field. The major categories of content on CSN are blogs, discussion boards, “About Me” pages, etc. For example, if you are looking for a specific resource on the Resource Library, you can limit your search to resources only by clicking on the "resource" and "advanced search" button at the bottom of the "advanced search" box. Remember that you must be logged on if you want to post anything on a discussion boards, view personal pages, use the chat room, etc.

    The American Cancer Society provides credible medical and nutritional information both at cancer.org and through the National Cancer Information Center (1-800-227-2345) 24 hours a day. You may want to call us and talk to our cancer information specialists that are available around the clock. They may provide you with information about acai berries. Please, remember to consult with your health provider before trying any alternative treatment that may affect your current treatment.

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  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    #3
    Fulfox maybe
    Hi,

    I sent you an e-mail also. The onc might have said fulfox but I totally understand not being able to process all the information. I know I had to write my questions down before my first visit. I typed them up and left space for the oncs answers. I would even say take someone to the next visit to help you remember things. It is so much to process once you get the dx of cancer. I'm a stage 3 survivor and in Dec. it will be 3 yrs since dx. Even call the onc back and ask him what regime he meant. Did he give you any brochures? I know I got a few of those at my first visit. HUGS and post when you find out.

    Lisa F
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    #4
    Folfox
    The National Cancer Institute defines "folfox" to be "An abbreviation for a type of combination chemotherapy that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin." (See http://www.cancer.gov/templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=346521) Folfox is a standard treatment used in conventional medicine. Acai berry, on the other hand, is a folk remedy, and the Sloan-Kettering website (http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69109.cfm) comments "Acai has not been proven to be effective for cancer in humans. Due to its antioxidant effects, acai may interfere with the actions of certain chemotherapy drugs."

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