How long does LONSURF extend life?

Survival in patients in the Lonsurf group ranged from 6.5 months to 7.8 months, while the placebo group survival ranged from 4.6 to 6 months. On average, the time to cancer progression was 2 months for patients on Lonsurf compared to 1.7 months for patients receiving a placebo.

Does LONSURF shrink tumors?

Tipiracil slows down the body’s ability to break down trifluridine, which allows it to stay in the body longer and affect more colon cancer cells. Goals of therapy: Trifluridine and tipiracil is taken to shrink colon tumors or decrease symptoms of colon cancer and is not commonly given with the goal of cure.

Can LONSURF cure cancer?

With proven results shown to help patients live longer, LONSURF may allow you to continue your journey with cancer. LONSURF has been proven to: Allow some patients to live longer. Slow or stop the growth of cancer for a period of time.

Do you lose your hair with LONSURF?

skin problems such as a rash, itchy or flaky skin or flushing – talk to your team about any changes to your skin. tummy pain. low levels of albumin in your body that can cause swelling and weakness. hair loss – this is usually temporary and grows back after treatment finishes.

Why do some cancers not respond to chemotherapy?

Cancer cells may stop taking in the drugs because the protein that transports the drug across the cell wall stops working. The cancer cells may learn how to repair the DNA breaks caused by some anti-cancer drugs. Cancer cells may develop a mechanism that inactivates the drug.

Does LONSURF cause shortness of breath?

The signs include shortness of breath and pain in the chest or in the legs. Some of these serious side effects may lead to death. Other side effects: Many of the side effects are usually only identified after blood tests – for example those affecting your blood cells.

Does Lonsurf cause shortness of breath?

Can Lonsurf cause blood clots?

Serious side effects of Lonsurf include blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary emboli).

How long can chemo prolong life?

For most cancers where palliative chemotherapy is used, this number ranges from 3-12 months. The longer the response, the longer you can expect to live.