My husband was 40 diagnosed 9-05 with rectal cancer. Radiation and chemo prior to low anterior resection in 1-06, then March - August '06 chemo FOLFOX. All looked clear after that chemo, then in June '07 found 5 nodules in the lungs on CT then did PET-CT to confirm, needle biopsie, etc. Was started on FOLFIRI July '07 and is still on it. We have just received word that because he has progressed on chemo and there are now 6 bilateral nodules in the lungs there will be no surgery. Also got second opinion from USC Norris Cancer Center and they confirmed the same.
We are struggling with staying on chemo to prolong life when cancer appears to be so aggressive or getting off chemo for a better quality of life. Also, my husband has heard about a place in Mexico called Hoxsie or Hoxsey as anyone gone there? We are kind of desperate now, we have two boys ages 5 years and 11 years and they are both very attached to their dad. We are high school sweethearts and have been together almost 25 years now.... Appreciate any advice!
Thank you,
Wendy