Hi,
My dad and I just got back from a new second oncologist appointment. The new doc is concern with the rising CEA and agreed with the first oncologist to do a PET scan. He said if the cancer came back then there is zero chance of a cure. Moreover, since my dad only taking 5FU, he said taking more will not work if there is cancer detected in PET scan. My goal is have my dad survive long enough for new drug that can cure colon cancer.
1. My question is "what is chemo for life" mean?
2. Do you take the same chemo even if it is not working, maybe to slow the cancer down?
3. Anyone with Adjuvant/ mop up chemo that had cancer return and later cancer free or NED?
I want to thank anyone here, I learn alot and when I have time I will share all my experience and what I learn so the community can benefit.
Thanks,
Nate.