New treatment

[Kiera49]

Always dread seeing onc, but after seeing her today feel more positive, starting new treatment xeloda next weds and she says after first cycle I can have 2 weeks off so I can be well for my holiday, I am hoping it will shrink tumour a little bit then will be happy, fingers x

[MyMiracle13]

Hope Xeloda works for you and enjoy your holiday.

[Kiera49 in reply to MyMiracle13]

Thank you

[Hidden]

A holiday sounds wonderful. I hope you have a lovely time and get to relax and forget all of this for a couple of weeks

[Kiera49 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you def need a holiday after this and last year

[Kiera49]

Thank you, that's what I said to my partner, I am not staying on a drug that makes me miserable, I need to have quality of life for as long as possible, not waste my life been miserable. I heard about this woman she has stage for she has got 6-12 months to live they said she could have an extra 6 months if she had an operation, but would have to have permanent stoma bag and also chemo, she has refused treatment as she said she wants the quality of life so she can go travelling round Britain with her family think that's what I would choose in that situation

[Mindysooty]

Fingers crossed for shrinkage. Good to feel positive, Where you off to ? Have lovely relaxing time wherever it is. best wishes. Josie x

[Kiera49]

I'm hoping for 2mm shrinkage so I'm back to where I was before xx I'm going to butlins bognor regis where my son works

[mariootsi]

I wish you the best in your new treatment!

[Kiera49]

Thanks start weds

[Teddielottie]

Good luck with the new treatment , and enjoy your holiday with the family x

[Kiera49]

Thank you

[BeckyHobson]

Hi there

I’ve been on Xeloda since January 2019 and it is very manageable. If you encounter bad stomach issues don’t be scared to lower the dosage. I started on something insane like 4000mg a day and it turns out that 2000mg a day is my sweet spot.

Watch for Hand and Foot “Syndrome” dry, red, cracked feet

Treat those babies like babies, Epsom salt foot baths, slather them in oils and lotions daily.

Go get it gal!

[Kiera49]

Thank you so much for your advice and replying