ANOTHER HICCUP

Hi Tracey,

I know what u mean about asking when ur normally supporting-had to do that recently myself (as u know). I was on Herceptin when we found the spread to the brain. I am now on daily tykerb (growth inhibitor like herceptin) and xeloda 14 days on 7 days off cycle. The main side effect is fatigue. I always feel after the first few days of each new cycle my muscles (mostly in my legs) are 'spent' -like i couldn't walk far without needing a rest. Nanna naps are common-almost every day (especially when i am on both drugs as tykerb has the fatigue side effect too). Also it seems to effect my sight-i have waves or lines come in and out of my vision-which is just annoying. At least i have had some good results, so i know its working-so far.

Try not to think too much about the tumour markers-thats ur oncologists job-they can analise the results and recommend the best option-u have enough to think about. I wouldn't have any idea what my markers are!!

Hope i have helped a little, its great to be able to come here and ask questions and get support

Good luck with ur decision..

Sam  :)  xx