Can chemotherapy be continued

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

Have done with 10 cycles of capacitibine+bevacizumab for stage 4 colon cancer.oxaliplatin was stopped after 6th cycle assessed after 10 cycles of chemo with cect abdomen.please check the report and confirm can chemo be continued for the patient.

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Dr. Abhishek Soni

Radiation Oncologist 13 yrs exp Rohtak

You must consult your treating oncologist. it seems like no response to chemo. so may switch to alternate regimen

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Dr. Archana Prathipati Oncologist 14 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Archana Prathipati

Oncologist 14 yrs exp Hyderabad

Seems like tumor has not responded to chemotherapy.. Discuss with treating doctor reg switchover to alternative chemo regime