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A member asked:
My grandfather, 80 y/o stage 4 colon cancer has been put on: levoronin, eloxatin, avastin, (bevacizumab) 5-fo. is this appropriate for his first round of chemo?
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Discuss with doctor: You should discuss these findings with your doctor. You could reopen the cervix to drain the fluid, but, given the paucity of symptoms, that may not be necessary.
Answered 1/10/2013
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Yes : Becaused it's based on the guidelines for stage 4 colon cancer.
Answered 9/23/2013
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