Long Term side effects of Xeloda
I have been on Xeloda since November 2014. My oncologist wants me to consider stopping it as they don't know the long term effects of this drug and to start taking taking hormone tablets. I was first diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in April 2011 and then stage 4 in July 2013. I have very few side effects and feel so well. I'm not sure where to turn for advice/facts.
Xeloda working or not? The end?
For people taking Xeloda at some point, when did your doctor make the call that it was no longer working? And if it was deemed not to work, what did you get put on next? On Xeloda for 9 months with amazing results after been sent home to die. Xeloda was a last ditch effort and remarkably it reversed liver mets and got the liver functioning in normal ranges again after been in liver failure with severe ascites. Now able to eat, move and function again. Latest bloods show CA15-3 moved from 36 to 47. Normal oncologist is overseas. Locum said no point continuing. Xeloda has failed. Body probably can't take harsher drugs. So now it's time to accept fate. Cannot accept fate. Feel too well. Always thought a scan is needed for concrete proof of how well a drug is doing. Locum didn't send for any scans. Would love to know if similar experiences and if xeloda did fail what did you try next? (have been on femara, ibrance, exemestene, abraxane, halaven, progression on all)
Xeloda
As some of you may have read I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 after just 2.5 years from my initial diagnosis. It is contained to my Lymph nodes and a small spot at the base of my neck. My original cancer was stage 3 grade 3 triple positive but also had an oestrogen + Hert 2 - tumour, this is the one that has returned. I am now on my second cycle of Xeloda and other than a bit of fatigue towards the end am coping really well so far. My Oncologist has said that my cancer is hormone resilient given that I was on Tamoxifen and then Arimidex for 18 months, my treatment did send me into early menopause and my ovaries are completely shut down ( I'm 49 ). I guess I just wanted to ask if there's any of you with a similar diagnosis and how you are coping with the Xeloda treatment. I have read that there are a few of you that have taken it for a number of years with some really great results.
Xeloda -- foot care
Hi Xeloda users! This might not be news, but it was news to me so I thought I'd post it. I've been taking Xeloda for nearly five years, so have tried many potions and pastes on my feet to keep them walkable. For the last couple of months I've been using emulsifying ointment PB (paraffin wax with no flavours, colours or smells) with success; there has been less swelling and redness, no cracking and bleeding, and less peeling. I've been able to walk kilometres instead of just metres, so I'm really pleased! I was so confident that I tried some sexy boots but that was a setback after a night out, so it's back to the soft lace-ups, but my feet are still so much better. Hope it helps others too.