Hi Kris,
My Dad (Linitis Plastica, stage IV) just finished his first round of chemo last week. He went Monday through Friday and has been given DCF - (taxotere, cisplatin and 5FU (the 5FU was continuous Monday - Friday). Also, he received the cisplatin each of the five days.....taxotere was given just on Monday. He has tolerated this regime well - my only concern for a couple of days was the diarrhea which has now subsided.
My Dad was also given another option for chemo - ECF. ECF apparently is used more frequently in Europe than in the USA and is considered slightly less toxic. However, the "stats" for DCF are slightly better and so he opted for DCF. The ECF required that he wear a bag continuously....during the entire chemo therapy (approx. 12 weeks at least). Also, the ECF would not allow for him to receive neulasta (white blood cell booster) or Aranesp (red blood cell booster).
I am also very interested in other chemo treatments that have been given to patients.
I appreciate this message board so much - it is a great resource. My family and I have learned a great deal from everyone here. You are all in my prayers.