Hi,
Irinotecan and Raltitrexed chemo together is unfortunately not a usual regime on the NHS, I understand due to cost (used extensively in some other countries & proven to be a good alternative where a patient, like me, has 5FU issues). We know that it is however used sometimes in the UK - we trying to get 'evidence' of that. If anyone has had this combo, grateful if you could let me know & which Trust it was. Many thanks!
Hi Babotie
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Hi Babotie I’ve typed Raltitrexed in the search box at the top of the screen but most of the posts seem to have it with oxaliplatin. I found this post but it’s from a couple of years ago and the poster hasn’t been active on the board since then
@Babotie I have only just seen your post and thought I could help, my husband couldn’t have the usual cape and was put on Raltitrexed I couldn’t remember with what so just checked and it was oxiliplatin as you suggested….i really hope you get what you need and good luck.
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