Anyone on xeloda

[Kiera49]

Anyone on xeloda onc wants me start it

[Bubbles001]

I’ve been on it for six rounds. It is tolerable once you get the dose right, but since it’s in pill form, it’s easy to reduce the dose, if necessary. I had a little nausea at first, but it went away. Biggest issue for most is hand and foot syndrome, so you will want to get a goos moisturizer for that. I use Udderly Smooth with 20% urea. This drug has been effective for many. Best of luck to you!

[Kiera49 in reply to Bubbles001]

Thank you

[Florida10 in reply to Kiera49]

Hi , am also on it , have been fine first CT scan showed all stable only side effect as the previous lady said hand and foot syndrome, I’ve had some cream from the hospital , but I’d start moisturising from the very start , might help rather then waiting for the problems to start get a very good unperturbed moisturiser.

[Kiera49 in reply to Florida10]

Thank you, good to hear not too many side effects and will get good moistirizer

[SusieIM]

I have been on it, this is my 7th round. Once you have the right dose, yes it usually is tolerable. I put lots of lotion on my hands/feet. They reduced my reduce after 4 rounds, I was getting sick. Now it is better, thank God. Best of luck to you, keep us posted.

[Kiera49 in reply to SusieIM]

Thank you, yes I will starting next week onc said we can work round my holiday, dont want to feel crap on holiday, so I'm going to ask for 2 weeks off after first cycle instead of one

[SusieIM in reply to Kiera49]

ok good, keep us posted

[Kiera49 in reply to SusieIM]

Yeah I will do