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by mtmama
Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stage 4 hope to share
Replies: 31
Views: 6640

Re: Stage 4 hope to share

OP with an update on my brother-in-law here. The scan after 8 rounds of Folfox + AVastin showed there was 40% tumor shrinkage and, most important, the peritoneal met was gone. His oncologist is thrilled, and so is he. He continues to stay physically active and feel well. After consultation with the ...
by mtmama
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Finally reached the 'forgot I had cancer' spot!
Replies: 16
Views: 3445

Re: Finally reached the 'forgot I had cancer' spot!

The other c-word—cured?? Amazing! Good for you, and thank you for sharing your milestone. It's an inspiration.
by mtmama
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stage 4 hope to share
Replies: 31
Views: 6640

Re: Stage 4 hope to share

OP here. Thanks for the links and discussion re: HIPEC. The results don't sound super compelling; I'll share w/my sister and brother-in-law. I'd seen the French study which had sounded more promising. The vit. C has been very helpful with the chemo side effects, and apparently there is some data to ...
by mtmama
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stage 4 hope to share
Replies: 31
Views: 6640

Re: Stage 4 hope to share

Sorry, you're right, he is actually on Folfox w/Avastin.

Man plans, and cancer has... other plans. Yup. We'll see. If one person connects with an integrative therapy that helps or takes anything from his story, happy for it!
by mtmama
Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Stage 4 hope to share
Replies: 31
Views: 6640

Stage 4 hope to share

Hi everyone, new here. My 47 year old brother-in-law was diagnosed in January with stage IV, BRAF 600VE. Mets to liver, small spots to peritoneum, CEA 37. He had virtually no symptoms, just a suddenly a little pale and flu-y. We were stunned at the diagnosis. He is one of the healthiest people we kn...

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