Hello All,
We are new to this forum, but I feel like we may be in the right place for some much needed guidance. My fiancée was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer May of 2017 after a 12in colon resection (later found 7 nodules in his lungs). He started Chemo in June, Folfox with Avastin, finished his 12 rounds in December, he then started his maintenance (minus Oxiliplatin) in January. His maintenance is supposed to be from here on out... We decided to go for a 2nd opinion at MD Anderson after his last scan only showed stability according to his oncologist here in SC. First appointment @ MD we learned that 2 of the 7 nodules had disappeared based on his last scan in SC, but that was never told to us. After they conducted their own scans, we learned that the remaining 5 nodules have slightly grown AND there is a new spot of concern in his colon. The doctor recommended starting Folfiri with Avastin, maintenance doesn't seem to be doing enough, follow up in 3 months. .... We come home and consult with our oncologist and there isn't much concern about the growth, it could be considered stable to her, but his inflamed spleen is her biggest worry. ....
HELP!!!! Has anyone else had encounters like this? Whose opinion/concerns are right?? Also, what are the pros and cons of Folfiri?? He had NO major side effects with Folfox, except for fatigue and some minor neuropathy in the end.
I am more confused than EVER... ANY AND ALL HELP IS WELCOMED <3