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Stage IV CRC as well. Agreed, for the vast majority, it is still cytotoxic chemotherapy. I used to follow these innovations hoping to bring it up with my onc, but rarely do any of them work better than standard of care in vivo.

I hope you're handling maintenance chemo okay. Tumor DNA can change over time, so get a biopsy at some point to see if you qualify for other treatments.

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The maintenance was pretty easy tbh. 5FU for 15 minutes (bollus) once a week.

Great point about tumor dna. It does change and the “usual” treatments become less effective. That’s when the experimental drugs are usually brought in to the treatment plan.

I am living a pretty normal life for 4 of 7 days. And honestly I’m grateful it’s only 3 days that I’m less productive or just kind of tired/ spaced out.

Another PSA- start your start up before health gets in the way. Health really is wealth and having time with energy and a clear mind is in shorter supply once health issues arise. But also balance work and life. Ok no more PSAs today :)

Health really is the only wealth, amen to that. Ah, my 5FU was a 2 day pump affair that left me in a totally nauseous haze; I do not miss that at all. 4 out of 7 days is great.

I hope you are able to get to even more tolerable therapies in the future!

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