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How Successful Is Folfox Treatment In Shrinking A Large Colonial Mass In Liver?

How successful is Folfox in shrinking an unusual presentation of a large colonic mass which has spread to the liver in a very healthy 75 year old female (works, drives, takes only a small dose BP med) -- colonoscopy biopsy was negative - probably growing from outside colon lining -- genetic mutation similar to that of Lynch syndrome, but since this is the first cancer, likely not Lynch Syndrome.
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.

Unfortunately,the efficiency is not favorable and if there is no surgery indicated then chemotherapy may be only palliative measure and it may prolong life for 6-12 months.

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How Successful Is Folfox Treatment In Shrinking A Large Colonial Mass In Liver?

Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. Unfortunately,the efficiency is not favorable and if there is no surgery indicated then chemotherapy may be only palliative measure and it may prolong life for 6-12 months. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.