Folfiri

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Hi, newly diagnosed with bowel cancer spread to liver. Have been told inoperable. I’m petrified so I have only asked for my treatment plan and no other details.
my oncologist has put me on folfiri as first line, slightly lower dose to work up over 12 weeks (6 cycles), start this coming Friday. Im quite unwell with sickness and weak at the moment, hoping to change this over the coming weeks!

Anyone else had this as first line and found it effective? I’m worried it’s not harsh enough to give it the big blast it needs first. Obviously the aim is to get it shrunk so I can then seek a 2nd opinion re surgery.

Lozberry over 3 years ago in reply to tryingtobeabravemummy

I am so pleased that surgical resection is now an option for you. My brother has just been diagnosed, told inoperable, and just about to start folfiri and panitumubab. Hoping and praying that he has a good response so surgery may be considered.

tryingtobeabravemummy over 3 years ago in reply to Lozberry

I hope your brother's chemo works well and brings him other options. All you can do is keep strong and hopefull and take on step at a time. Take care and all the best. x

PolyKettle over 3 years ago in reply to tryingtobeabravemummy

HI, I found your post so positive it has really helped. Recently diagnosed and just coming to the end of my first cycle, having been told my tumour is inoperable gives me hope that the future may hold something different. Thanks so much for sharing.

tryingtobeabravemummy over 3 years ago in reply to PolyKettle

All you can do is hope for the best my lovely... Hope you are tolerating first chemo well.... I am so glad you found my post helpful!... This forum is great to share so please do my prayers will be with you as they are with all of us here !!! Take care of yourself and keep us posted. x