Today I started on Xeloda, the first FDA-approved oral chemotherapy for both metastatic breast and colorectal cancer. A “convenient” and low-toxicity oral chemotherapy! I will take 1000mg – (2) 500mg pills – each morning and evening. Two weeks on, one week off; repeat continuously.
The most common side effects with XELODA are:
* Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis (mouth and throat sores), abdominal (stomach area) pain, upset stomach, constipation, loss of appetite, and dehydration (excessive loss of water from the body). These side effects are more common in patients who are 80 or more years of age
* Hand-and-Foot syndrome (pain, swelling or redness of your hands or feet that prevents normal activity), dry, itchy or discolored skin, rash, nail problems, and hair loss
* Tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fever, pain (such as chest, back, joint, and muscle), difficulty sleeping, and taste problems
Even more Joys of Breast Cancer.
Another very expensive drug at $2897/month. I can, and intend to, petition the manufacturer for financial assistance.
Tags: Xeloda
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Denise,
I am very interested in your storey and results with the PB and Xeloda.
Sincerely ,
Steve
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