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Beery
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10 years ago

New chemo treatment-Xeloda

Yep....results of scans etc show no further progression...... no new metastases.  Looks as tho bone mets have stabilised....but, ct scan of neck showed a nodule on my thyroid.  Ultrasound and bloods test to be done before next visit to my onc.  Also have now been put on Xeloda. Two weeks on , one week off for the next couple of cycles, then more scans etc.  Have to have portacath flush and xgeva injections at least every 6 weeks now. At my previous visit to onc I was assured that I would get a break from chemo.  Obviously I misunderstood as I only got an extra week before being put on oral chemo.  I had plans for the anticipated so called break, as I had been so unwell during treatment and unable to drive, I put off going to dentist, having my car serviced, and doing a little 'me time'. Hopefully the side effects from xeloda won't be so invasive this time and I will be able to do more than just lie around and have regular visits to hospital, as has been the case while on EC.  I knew I would be put on some sort of ongoing treatment, hopefully this one keeps everything stable.  Sue:-) 

 

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    Jenmegs
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Sue, Am figuring out it's around a week since you've begun new xeloda treatment...a week before beginning was hardly enuff for even Wonder Woman to get through all the dentist/car/me time!...often all I can come up with is that resting ain't easy when everyone else is zooming through their "lists"! All the best for a smooth week 2 on your new treatment, with a good "week between cycles" after the Easter holiday. Love Jenny