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

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

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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