Postby BrownBagger » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:15 pm
If she handled 12 rounds of Folfox, the Irinotecan and Xeloda shouldn't be a big problem. Hard to say, but I find that combination (I'm on Iri/Ebritux/Xeolda at the moment) a lot easier to tolerate than Xelox (I only had 4 rounds). I don't get the cold sensitivity or the screwed up taste buds and smell. I do get nausea and diarrhea, but can handle them with the usual remedies. Fatigue is a factor, of course.
I'd say that she should do whatever she did to cope with the Folfox. That's a good place to start. Then, adjust as needed.
Eric, 58
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.