RE: New to Group - Advanced Metastatic Col orec tal Can...

[Guest guest]

Since his diagnosis in January, I know he's started receiving insulin

injections whereas he was only taking pills. I think he's now taking

glucophage and another pill that helps enhance along with injections. He's

been on break since late July with exception of taking Xeloda prior to

surgery and starting back up a few weeks after surgery. Oncologist was

going to start chemo again late Nov./Dec. after he healed. However, based

on the new scans, he said he needed to start immediately. They just started

him on CPT-11 infusion over 90 minute time frame and said they will release

him to go home tomorrow.

Since he hates being in hospital and can't stand being hooked to IV, we are

afraid he'll regret choosing the chemo route since his body isn't quite

ready yet and the CPT-11 could cause some of the symptoms that lead to

dehydration and put him right back in the hospital.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Dedra

Re: New to Group - Advanced Metastatic

Colorec tal Can...

Dedra: Tha'ts a hard decision,what does he take for his diabetes? Has it

ever

interacted with his chemo? Mayve a short break from chemo, a chance to get

his appetitie back and a minute to review all his options is in order.

Changes

can occur rapidly,no one knows why,attitude plays a part,hope(faith) and to

me

belief both in

God and in your own future make a difference. I will pray that you both make

the

right decision and that a small miracle will occur. Hugs prayers and

positive thoughts

jabe

[Guest guest]

Thanks. He chose to start chemo and began yesterday. His mind has been

coming and going at times; therefore, I wanted to gather information in case

he, my MIL or husband want or need more information. He seemed to be at

himself yesterday when he chose to start chemo. Whatever he chooses, we're

behind him 100%.

Re: New to Group - Advanced Metastatic

Colorec tal Can...

It DOES sound like the Dr. is of the opinion that chemo may not add quality

to his life. Seek another opinion, one you respect to be absolutely sure

that

other oncologist feel this way as well. Then with all this knowledge go to

your

FIL and see what he says. In the end barring total incapacitation it is HIS

decision.

[Guest guest]

Thanks. He chose to start chemo and began yesterday. His mind has been

coming and going at times; therefore, I wanted to gather information in case

he, my MIL or husband want or need more information. He seemed to be at

himself yesterday when he chose to start chemo. Whatever he chooses, we're

behind him 100%.

Re: New to Group - Advanced Metastatic

Colorec tal Can...

It DOES sound like the Dr. is of the opinion that chemo may not add quality

to his life. Seek another opinion, one you respect to be absolutely sure

that

other oncologist feel this way as well. Then with all this knowledge go to

your

FIL and see what he says. In the end barring total incapacitation it is HIS

decision.