On 11/27/2007
momwithkids wrote:
Tom:
Just for future reference, my wifes stage 4 was diagnosed while the two tumors (stomach and liver) were still only about 2cm in diameter. Her initial chemo consisted of Epirubicin, Cisplatin, and 5-FU (delivered via pump continously). This is the treatment that put her into remission with a complete response. Currently she is taking the Xeloda (started at 5000mg/day but had to reduce to 4000 (round two) and now 3000 round three AND oxaliplatin as a maintenance dose for 6 months. Then some testing and retesting - THEN if still clear may have to choose if she wants surgery???
Hi tom, How old is your wife?.. I'm under going my first round of chemo next week, any good tips you can share with me?.. I have stage 4 stomach cancer and I will BEAT THIS!!