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 Anyanwu answered
29 years experience Internal Medicine
Sorry to: hear that. Discuss with your Oncologist what is the next step. Get family and spiritual support as well. Good luck
Answered on May 9, 2015
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