I'm a caregiver to my mom who has stage IV CRC and was NED for 2+ years. After a routine test the doctors noticed an elevated CEA of 12.5 and found two lesions on her liver (2.5 cm and 10mm). The doctor ordered more tests/scans (MRI, CT), then a biopsy confirming the recurrence. He recommended 6 rounds of chemo and no surgery (not sure why).
The doctor also suggested that she may be doing chemo indefinitely (lower dosage) to help prevent future recurrence. She starts chemo in 7 days.
Any perspectives on the treatment plan above? Any thoughts on how to prepare for chemo?