Postby juliej » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:44 pm
Yes, stomach and intestinal cramping are known side-effects of Irinotecan, which is part of Folfiri. Next time ask them to give your DH "atropine" during the infusion. It stops the cramps immediately and prevents them from coming back.
Stage IVb, liver/lung mets 8/4/2010
Xelox+Avastin 8/18/10 to 10/21/2011
LAR, liver resec, HAI pump 11/2011
Adjuvant Irinotecan + FUDR
Double lung surgery + ileo reversal 2/2012
Adjuvant FUDR + Xeloda
VATS rt. lung 12/2012 - benign granuloma!
VATS left lung 11/2013
NED 11/22/13 to 12/18/2019, CEA<1