Depending on his specific cancer stage, standard medication options include: Chemotherapy (such as fluorouracil, capecitabine, oxaliplatin, or irinotecan) to destroy cancer cells; Targeted Therapies (like bevacizumab or cetuximab) that block specific signals cancer cells need to grow; and Immunotherapy (like pembrolizumab) to help his own immune system fight the disease. His oncologist will customise a plan tailored to his overall health to ensure the best possible outcome.

It is very common for stress and anxiety to directly affect your gut, causing stomach pain, bowel changes, and loss of appetite. To manage your physical symptoms, a doctor may recommend dietary adjustments, probiotics, or medications like antispasmodics (e.g., dicyclomine) for pain and stool regulators. For your health anxiety, chemotherapy generic drugs like capecitabine, fluorouracil or oxaliplatin, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is highly effective. Additionally, daily medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as sertraline, can successfully treat both anxiety and gut sensitivity. Please consult a healthcare professional. They can run simple tests to rule out serious conditions, which will help ease your mind and guide your treatment.