My colon cancer has recurred at the site where the colon was sewn
together. My abdomen is full of tumor which is inoperable. I am
told that I "may" have nine months. Went to the University of
Virginia - they will treat with Oxaliplatin as a first line
therapy. They said I may have a year with treatment. Georgetown
University would enroll me in a clinical vaccine trial but no
pathology was done after my surgery four weeks ago! So I may not be
able to get it. They said I could have two years with all the
different treatment options. My local oncologist offers CPT-11, 5FU
and Leucovorin and doesn't really offer much hope at all. I just
don't know what to do next. I am frustrated and discouraged. One
day I believe that I may live another two years, the next not more
that a few months. I need to start treatment soon for my own peace of
mind. Has anyone had this type of tumor that was "successfully"
treated?