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Is Vectibix A Preferred Treatment For Colorectal Cancer?
is vectibix a preferred treatment for colorectal cancer? Is it a last resort thing or is there many other options ti
consider. My husband is 78 years old and been treated for colorectal cancer for about 2 and one half years. He
has had colostomy surgery and now back on chemo-- what is the best way to fight the cancer now. Reduce the dosage of chemo so he can eat better or continue with the difficult chemo?
consider. My husband is 78 years old and been treated for colorectal cancer for about 2 and one half years. He
has had colostomy surgery and now back on chemo-- what is the best way to fight the cancer now. Reduce the dosage of chemo so he can eat better or continue with the difficult chemo?
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Hi
Continue with difficult chemotherapy.
Response rate is 85% with vectibix.
After completion you need to do a pet scan.
Continue with difficult chemotherapy.
Response rate is 85% with vectibix.
After completion you need to do a pet scan.
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