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Is Vectibix A Preferred Treatment For Colorectal Cancer?

is vectibix a preferred treatment for colorectal cancer? Is it a last resort thing or is there many other options ti
consider. My husband is 78 years old and been treated for colorectal cancer for about 2 and one half years. He
has had colostomy surgery and now back on chemo-- what is the best way to fight the cancer now. Reduce the dosage of chemo so he can eat better or continue with the difficult chemo?
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Continue with difficult chemotherapy.

Response rate is 85% with vectibix.

After completion you need to do a pet scan.
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Is Vectibix A Preferred Treatment For Colorectal Cancer?

Hi Continue with difficult chemotherapy. Response rate is 85% with vectibix. After completion you need to do a pet scan.