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Capecitabine (Xeloda)

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I am due to start the above treatment once I am a little stronger.

I have ademocarcenoma in my lungs and liver. It is the mucous type.

Please, does anyone have any experience of this treatment?

Thanking you

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Dear YorkiieJo123

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and wish you all the best with your chemotherapy.

The link below will take you directly to all the information about Capecitabine from Cancer Research UK -

cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

Your lung cancer specialist nurse will be able to provide any information you need, if you do not have one, this can be requested by your specialist of GP.

You can access our booklet on chemotherapy from this link: documents.roycastle.org/AYQ...

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

All the best with your treatment

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

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Thank you.

I have already accessed the booklet however, I was intersted in any personal reflections some of the members may have.

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