How long will my treatment last?

How long your chemotherapy treatment lasts will depend on how your cancer is responding to the drugs you are having.

The first three months: Treatment will be repeated every two weeks. The research team will check you regularly for any side effects and to see how your cancer is responding to the drugs.

After the first three months: If the cancer has grown smaller or remains the same size after the first three months of treatment then the same treatment will continue for a further three months. During this time, you may be able to have a break in treatment for up to four weeks — for a holiday or to go away — if your doctor thinks it’s suitable.

After six months: If your cancer is still being controlled by the treatment you may choose whether to continue the treatment or stop. The decision will be based on what you and your doctor decide is best.