Suffering From Colon Cancer, Has Belching. Removed Blockage Through Surgery, Given Pain Killers. Does Chemo Therapy Works?
My dad has stage 3 c colon cancer , he is 80. He is belching and has to go to the bathroom immediately after eating. Surgery removed the blockage. He is taking pain pills but telling me he isn t in pain his dr gave him only 15 pills for the mo. Need to confirm this is not good to press dr for pain meds. I don t think the chemo is being given to cure him.
Stage III colon cancer needs to be treated by adjuvant chemotherapy ( chemo after surgery). There are several drugs available like capecitabine, oxaliplatin, 5-Fu, leucovorin etc. Consult your oncologist for better guidance. Chemotherapy will definitely increase the survival.
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Suffering From Colon Cancer, Has Belching. Removed Blockage Through Surgery, Given Pain Killers. Does Chemo Therapy Works?
Hi, Stage III colon cancer needs to be treated by adjuvant chemotherapy ( chemo after surgery). There are several drugs available like capecitabine, oxaliplatin, 5-Fu, leucovorin etc. Consult your oncologist for better guidance. Chemotherapy will definitely increase the survival.