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A member asked:
Are uft chemo pills used for metastatic colon cancer with a met to liver and 1 aortocaval node?
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Yes, it can be an op: This pill is often used in Japan. So it is not popular in the US. Moreover, it is better to be treated with a combination of 2 or 3 medicines that are proven useful in the treatment of metastatic colon Cancer. I would advise you to seek a second opinion so that you can make sure that your treatment is not substandard.
Answered 1/1/2015
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