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Is anyone on capecitabine oral chemo here?How many cycles had your oncologist prescribed?

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Hi,

Just wanted to know if anyone is on capecitabine oral chemo here.i have seen many patients taking it as long as it is effective and stop it only if they have a progression. Can it be taken until progression or your doctor has prescribed a fixed number of cycles.

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My Sister had taken ,it is prescribed till progression and she took 25 cycles

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