Postby Guest » Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:25 am
I am so happy to see the Xeloda subject active, thank you Worth!
I just had my first CAT scan and blood work after my first round
of treatment. It is a wonderful lift to the holidays to hear my tumors
have shrunk in my Liver and Lungs and my CEA went from 22 to 9.
The doctor lowered my dosage from 4,000 a day to 3,500 to help
reduce the hand and foot problems.
To Rochelle and Andrea, I take a Reglan pill at 8 am, I eat about
a half hour later and then take the Xeloda. I have only had a
little nausea and Reglan gets rid of it right away. At night I put
vaseline on my hands and sleep with cotton gloves on. This keeps
my hands soft and that helps the pain. I agree that the energy level
has increased on Xeloda, I can't believe it after being so tired on
the infusions I have had for over a year. I did have chronic diarrhea
after the 3rd cycle and that is also a factor for lowering my dosage.
Thanks to all of you for sharing and have a wonderful Holiday.
Carol Connell