Constipation in colon cancer after 1 yr

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Asked for Male, 55 Years

My father age 55yrs, diagonised with carcinoma rectosigmoid stage 4 a year ago, had 3 surgeries (colon resection , stoma closure) in sept,nov and jan. started chemo in sept (m-folfox-6) completed 12 cycles in april. .chemo( started on 25 may(avastin +folfiri), CEA now is 7.54 ,HB 9.3,has constipation since june.Is there any obstruction in colon?

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Dr. Anita Malik Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anita Malik

Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

Try some laxatives, after Dr. Prescription.

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