Xeloda Questions

When can I expect side effects to kick in with xeloda?

Posted 8 Nov 2010 by mlpitts1 • 4 answers

can anyone tell me how soon i might expect to experience side effects? i took my first dose today. i'm waiting for the sky to fall at any moment. any chance i'll escape the awful sounding side effects of this drug? hopefully someone out there has had a good experience with this cancer ...

How quickly is Xeloda known to work?

Posted 28 Jun 2016 by happierman1 • 1 answer

Our oncologist states "4-5 weeks". Background: In March 2016, my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, metastasized to her liver; and told she would be dead by the end of 2016 IF she sought no treatment. Two weeks later she had her next antigen 27.29 and CEA blood tests/ On ...

Has anyone had neuropathy in feet but travels also up the leg?

Posted 7 Apr 2011 by nam124 • 4 answers

Been on Xeloda 1 1/2 years' now - major side effect is hand and foot syndrome. I use Bag Balm esp at night and try to lubricate during day but difficult. Wear gloves in the house to fold laundry and other chores that make my hands feel even more dry. For about a month now my right leg feels ...

Why do you need to take xeloda with food? is it ok to take it without food?

Posted 16 Sep 2013 by elaineles • 1 answer

I have to take it each morning and have a hard time eating breakfast.

Xeloda - What relief is there for the sore..chapped..red hands & feet?

Posted 14 Nov 2013 by njewmom • 4 answers

Looking for a way to reduce the tenderness if the hands & feet.

What is the treatment for angina caused by Xeloda?

Posted 12 Dec 2010 by angine • 2 answers

Angina appeared on day 6. Was told to continue to day 14 as planned. Angina still bad on day 21. Not a pre-existing problem. My onc doesn't seem to know what to do about it, says it's "very rare" but it doesn't seem to be according to the web... Help!

What foods should I avoid while taking Xeloda?

Posted 18 Mar 2015 by okra hater • 1 answer

Xeloda - Anyone have metastatic triple negative breast cancer? What additional treatments are you o?

Posted 5 Sep 2016 by janfindley • 1 answer

... on? I tried Taxol first. Cancer has spread to spine, bones, hips, skull, pelvis, maybe more.

While on Xeloda, will I be toxic to my family or pet? What precautions should we observe?

Posted 9 Jan 2012 by thursamae • 2 answers

Your recommedations will be helpful!

What vitamin B is folic acid? is that the one to avoid with xeloda?

Posted 24 Jun 2013 by tobyscooter6 • 1 answer

should I avoid all B vitamins

How long after completing a treatment of xeloda can I expect to have side effects?

Posted 4 Dec 2013 by cancerfree812 • 1 answer

I finished my treatment in May 2013 and just recently go another eye infection.

Have numbness in all finger tips and pain in both wrists. Is this side effects of xeloda?

Posted 5 Mar 2014 by donnadrn • 2 answers

My mom has a very rare liver cancer, taking cemo treartments now has to take Xeloda. ins. won't pay?

Posted 8 Jun 2010 by smurfett • 1 answer

... for, what can she do, is it possible to get help from the drug com. Told this is the only med. for her cancer. HELP! She also is in what they call the donut hole.In just the month of March her Doctor and Cemo bill was $43,000 since her surgery last year she is now taking insolin shots, because ...

Is there any where to get help to in getting Xeloda (capecitabine) ?

Posted 1 Feb 2011 by nans1937 • 2 answers

this is for my son-inlaw with stage 4 colon and lliver cancer my daughter has been told this is the only chance to be helped. Thank You Jean Miller

Xeloda How long have you been on it, how much hair did u lose and how long did it take to grow back?

Posted 6 Feb 2011 by zx1224 • 1 answer

Thank you