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How effective is irinotecan alone for colon cancer when primary removed but there occured a liver met and a node ?
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Your Oncologist: And ONLY your oncologist ..should answer this question since PERCENTAGES are not PEOPLE! Good Luck Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 1/9/2015
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Modestly active: Irinotecan is one of 3 chemotherapy drugs used for treating Cancer. They work better when used as a couplet or triplet, often with added biologic agent called Avastin (bevacizumab) and sometimes adding Cetuximab
Answered 1/7/2015
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