Recurrence and New Chemo: does anyone have experience of Folfiri and Cetuximab in combination?

Hi,

 I’m awaiting a PET scan to confirm recurrence of my bowel cancer to my lung and nearby lymph nodes. I’ve been told I will be having Folfiri and Cetuximab (I had Folfox first time around).

I’d like to hear from anyone about their experiences with Folfiri and Cetuximab in combination. Thanks ️

  • Hi Miranda53, 

    I am so sorry to hear you are waiting for confirmation of recurrence of bowel cancer to your lung and nearby lymph nodes and I hope that you won't have to wait too long for the PET scan. 

    There is information on our website on Folfiri as well as on Cetuximab and our cancer nurses are available on this free number 0808 800 4040 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if there is anything you would like to ask them on this treatment combination. I hope that you tolerate the treatment well and that it is effective. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members here who have had the Folfiri and Cetuximab combination. It helps to talk to others who have had the same treatment and to find out what their experiences were even though we obviously all react differently but it's always useful to hear from others following the same treatment regime. 

    To make things easier for others to find your post, I have also added the words 'Folfiri and Cetuximab' to your title and hopefully someone will see your post and share their own treatment journey on this drug combination. Wishing you the best of luck for the start of your treatment I hope it all goes well for you!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator