Chemo or not?

I had an adenocarcinoma removed from my small intestine in March 2024.  I now have an adenocarcinoma at the sight of the previous bowel resection.  I have been advised to have Chemo - Folfox.  Also, because they think it has metastisised into my spine, I have been advised to have Denosumab.  I am hesitating to have either of these treatments for two reasons- the side effects and what difference will it make to my life expectancy which, according to my doctor's, is six months to a year.  I would be 83 in November and am fairly active, although I now suffer from weakness due to blood loss in the small intestine.  Any advice would be helpful, please.

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  • Hi Mike

    The Denosumab to protect your spine is well tolerated. I get an injection in the belly 6 weekly with no Ill effects Adcal calcium supplement tablets are usually prescribed with it. I  have no experience of Folfox so cannot comment on the side effects. Perhaps someone else can let you know their experience.

    Ed

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  • Hi Mike

    The Denosumab to protect your spine is well tolerated. I get an injection in the belly 6 weekly with no Ill effects Adcal calcium supplement tablets are usually prescribed with it. I  have no experience of Folfox so cannot comment on the side effects. Perhaps someone else can let you know their experience.

    Ed

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