Capecitabine and Peeling: What Users Say

• MeM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2020

For Colorectal Cancer "I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in January 2020. I underwent 6 weeks of Xeloda along with 6 weeks of targeted radiation. The combination shrunk my tumor by 1.5 inches which was considered a great success when I had surgery in July 2020. I had a bit of nausea and was very exhausted. Some tingling in my thumb and fingers. I also had some diarrhea occasionally. My hair has never been healthier, zero hair loss. At one point, I had some mouth tenderness but never open sores. I have recently finished 4 months of follow-up chemo (Xeloda) and am currently recovering from side effects such as extreme fatigue, muscle aches, limited nausea, and diarrhea. Also, I’ve had split and peeling skin on thumbs and fingers. All in all, my experience with Xeloda has been good. I’ve been told that there is zero sign of any cancer left, CT scan last week will tell the tale. Will know more early January but feeling very optimistic."

• van...
• November 18, 2011

For Colorectal Cancer "My father was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer one year ago. I'm thankful for Xeloda, it has worked in shrinking the tumor on his colon. He has not lost hair, does not vomit, or have constant diarrhea. He is eating well and can still taste flavors of the food he eats. I thank God for this. However, he does have other symptoms like pain and peeling on his hands and feet, blackness on his hands and the bottom of his feet. I do notice he has chills, feels weak and disoriented at times, body aches, and his hearing is not as good as it was before."

• mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

For Breast Cancer "I have HER2 neu positive and BRCA gene mutation associated with triple breast cancer diagnosis. I’ve been on capecitabine for several months. First series of treatments lasted 2 months before neuropathy and skin peeling began on hands and feet. Mouth sores and acne around the mouth area were pretty severe. Stopped treatment for 4 weeks and skin fluffing subsided. Adjusted a different medication I was taking with the capecitabine and started back on treatment. Within 4 weeks, hand and feet issues started again. May need to decrease dosage."