Metastatic peritoneal cancer and palliative chemo

What does palliative chemo consist of are you as poorly as with chemo for primary cancer or is it more gentle

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  • Hello Oldlob

    18 months ago, I had abdominal surgery to remove most of my colon & an omentectomy as a result of colorectal & peritoneal cancer.

    I have secondary tumours in my liver & right lung and since January 22, I've been on palliative chemo consisting of Pamatumamab, Irinotecan and 5FU/Flourouracil every 2 weeks. So, to date that's 36 rounds of chemo.

    Physically & physiologically, I'm fine and able to live as normal a life as my health allows. There are side effects, but you learn to notice the symptoms and manage your day accordingly. Once you've cracked that, palliative treatment is not a problem.

    Paul

     

  • hi paul  , i am due to start irinotecan only in the next month how have you managed to deal with iti am having 6 courses 3 weeks apoart by infusion any info would be greatly appreciated

    Regards

    Douglas

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