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my dad has been diagnosed with colon cancer and secondary liver. They are planning on blasting chemotherapy. 
does this mean it is treatable?

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about your dad's diagnosis. This must be a difficult time for you all.

    Chemotherapy is often given when cancer has spread to the liver. It aims to help reduce symptoms, to control the cancer and improve quality of life for a time and might make your dad feel better. But there are side effects that can make him feel unwell for a while. I'm sure that these will be monitored quite closely and there are medications available to manage side effects.

    You can read more about chemotherapy for advanced colon cancer on our website.

    I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over.   The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about your dad's diagnosis. This must be a difficult time for you all.

    Chemotherapy is often given when cancer has spread to the liver. It aims to help reduce symptoms, to control the cancer and improve quality of life for a time and might make your dad feel better. But there are side effects that can make him feel unwell for a while. I'm sure that these will be monitored quite closely and there are medications available to manage side effects.

    You can read more about chemotherapy for advanced colon cancer on our website.

    I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over.   The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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