Hi, I was diagnosed July 3rd with rectal cancer. I finally met my oncologist today and he will be starting me on 5Flu and radiation next Tuesday, then surgery then six months of Folfox (I hope I named that correct). He asked if I would be interested in a clinical trial where I would get the folfox or the folfox and Avastin and I said yes. I just want to know anyone else's opinion of whether they think I should or shouldn't do this. I heard Folfox is pretty harsh, what are the side effects of Avastin and what are the more common effect of the Folfox. I want to help in cancer research but I don't want to risk my own life.
Thanks for any advice.
Terry