Stable after 8 rounds of FOLFIRINOX

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    Randi
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    Great news Linda! You sound like you are taking the bull by the horns and staying on top of things.

    Here’s hoping that I see many more posts from you in the Good News section!!

    -Randi-

    #69267
    gavin
    Moderator

    Hi Linda,

    This is great news, thanks so much for sharing! Stable and shrinkage, excellent! And also good to hear you say that your doctor understands your need to remain proactive in all of this. Hoping that the good news continues for you both and please remember to keep us all updated.

    Hugs,

    Gavin

    #69266
    marions
    Moderator

    Thanks, Linda.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    #69265
    lindar
    Spectator

    Hi Marion. The oncologist lowered the dosage of the Irinotecan last time and that made a big difference with respect to the diarrhea which was the biggest problem. The doctor was more worried about the Oxaliplatin because of possible permanent damage from the neuropathy.

    #69264
    marions
    Moderator

    Linda…fantastic news – on to continued success. What really surprised me, Linda, is that the Irinotecan is the lesser of the problem for your husband. Good news indeed.
    Hugs
    Marion

    #69263
    lainy
    Spectator

    omgoodness, NEVER WORRY ABOUT SPELLING ON THIS SITE. I think I have made up many new words! And have you noticed how polite our members are? No one has corrected me.

    #69262
    lindar
    Spectator

    Thanks Lainy. I just noticed I made some spelling errors – Oxaliplatin and chemoembolization. Oh well, it was a very long day!

    #69261
    lainy
    Spectator

    Linda, a huge YIPPEE for your Hubby! You know that we love the word stable. It sure sounds like your ONC is on the ball and aggressive. I am so happy for you as now you can take some deep breaths of relief. Keep up all the good work and the good reports! Many thanks for this hopeful update!

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    lindar
    Spectator

    We received my husband’s CT scan results today. He was diagnosed with intrahepatic CC in October 2011 and had a resection (70 percent of the liver) followed by radiation and Xeloda. In September 2012, he learned the cancer had returned (approximately 20 small tumors in the liver and one affected lymph node) and on November 1, he started on FOLFIRINOX. His late December scan showed stable disease in the liver and shrinkage of the lymph node. This scan showed no change since the January scan and his labs show normal liver function. The doctor is pleased with these results but wants to modify the treatment at this point since FOLFIRINOX has so many side effects. My husband will continue on FU-5 and Irinotecan but will take a break from Oxaliolatin. During our meeting, we also discussed other chemo regimens, clinical trials, chemoemolization and other steps that may be appropriate once this treatment is no longer effective. I was very pleased that the doctor understands our desire to remain proactive.

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