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A 67-year-old female asked:

Chemotherpay failed , irinotecan and oxyplatin in metastic colon cancer . liver and peritoneal mets . is there anything else ?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered

Internal Medicine 32 years experience

Sorry to: hear that. Discuss with your Oncologist what is the next step. Get family and spiritual support as well. Good luck

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