Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

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Kelism
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Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby Kelism » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:51 pm

For those who have done 25 radiation treatments with Xeloda:
I’ve read lots of posts regarding the side effects this treatment has on the bowels which isn’t an issue for my mom. Since her 22nd treatment she has had zero energy & no appetite. Food makes her very nauseous. Going on 2 weeks out of treatment now and still she isn’t able to eat, drinks very little and sleeps most of the day. She’s complaining of acid feeling in her stomach. She is taking an antacid and gravol. I’m getting concerned as she didn’t have any weight to loose going into the treatments. Has anyone has similar side effects? We travelled a great distance for treatment and where we live has limited medical. Any insight is much appreciated.
Caregiver for Mum (67)
07/17- ER CT finds bowel obstruction, ER sigmoid colostomy.
8&10/17 negative scope 01/18 - NegativeCT
03/18 - Ask for reversal. 05/18 - CT shows shadow
06/18 - MRI finds large invasive recto sigmoid tumor
09/18 - Start Xeloda/25 rad treatment, 2 blood trans. PET scan
10/18 -PET: Large invasive tumor,14 mm liver met,lymph nodes,uterus & intestinal Invasion,blocked Ureters and swollen kidneys.Finished chemorad October 30,2018
Became my guardian angel December 7,2018

Lee
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Re: Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby Lee » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:00 pm

Sorry no has responded.

Have you tried protein shakes? I understand her nausea, butt mine did clear up following treatments.

Some things I found to avoid nausea, eat several small meals (snacking) vs 3 large meals. Food in stomach keep nausea at bay. Junk food is better than nothing. Have her eat what feels/sounds good to her.

Best advice, Ginger!!! Ginger snap cookies, Ginger Ale, or ginger root. Ginger is very good with nausea.

Hope this helps,

Lee
rectal cancer - April 2004
46 yrs old at diagnoses
stage III C - 6/13 lymph positive
radiation - 6 weeks
surgery - August 2004/hernia repair 2014
permanent colostomy
chemo - FOLFOX
NED - 16 years and counting!

Nohogirl
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Re: Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby Nohogirl » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:37 pm

Cannabis oil helped my husband with his nausea and appetite throughout his chemoradiation. He went feeling normal 2-3 weeks post treatment.
04/18 DH 49 Stage 2A T3N0M0 rectal cancer moderately differentiated.
05/18 chemorad. (Xeloda) 28 days
08/18 Surgery- 24 cm, including entire rectum out
Path -Stage II T2N0M0 moderate to poorly diff. adenocarcinoma
0 of 15 lymph nodes
No PNI
No LVI
Clear margins
10/18-02/19 8 cycles of Folfox
02/19 Pet Scan. NED
08/19 Pet Scan NED
08/19 Colonoscopy Clear

Kelism
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Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:23 am

Re: Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby Kelism » Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:45 am

Thank you both for your responses. Things have not turned around for us so the doctors her have put her into palliative care.
Caregiver for Mum (67)
07/17- ER CT finds bowel obstruction, ER sigmoid colostomy.
8&10/17 negative scope 01/18 - NegativeCT
03/18 - Ask for reversal. 05/18 - CT shows shadow
06/18 - MRI finds large invasive recto sigmoid tumor
09/18 - Start Xeloda/25 rad treatment, 2 blood trans. PET scan
10/18 -PET: Large invasive tumor,14 mm liver met,lymph nodes,uterus & intestinal Invasion,blocked Ureters and swollen kidneys.Finished chemorad October 30,2018
Became my guardian angel December 7,2018

retiredteacher
Posts: 115
Joined: Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:34 pm

Re: Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby retiredteacher » Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:16 pm

Just catching up - have not been here in awhile. I am so sorry about your mom.
RC F 63 9/17
Adeno 7 cm MSS G2 PET
T3N0M0
2.5K Cap/RT x 25
"Near complete response" PET 1/18
CEA 0.5 10/17, 0.6 10/18
MRI 2/18 yT2N0 12 cm fr AV 3 cm
LAR 2/18 yT1N0M0 0/21 G1 0.3 cm
CAPEOX 3/18, reduced to 80% at cycle 3
Completed 4 cycles; stopped, gut issues, liver enzymes
CT/ colonoscopy 11/18 NED
4/19 NED Sacral fractures/osteoporosis
"Caregiver" to the Iron Man
Hubby CRC Stage 3 2004 NED, Small Cell Lung Cancer Limited 2011 NED, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer 2019 NED October 2019

teachpdx
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Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:29 am
Location: Portland, OR

Re: Radiation Xeloda Side Effects Question

Postby teachpdx » Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:23 pm

I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier - not on so much anymore.

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Feel free to PM if it might give you some comfort.

Peace,

Kristi
4/24/12 RC T3N1M0 age 53
5/23-7/2 - 26 chemorad - Xeloda
7/16 Lynch- MSH2
8/28 LAR w/ temp ileo, CR, 0/11,M0, hysterectomy
10/13 6 cycles Xeloda - completed only 1 1/2 due to HFS
3/12/13 - reversal
8/13 NED
6/15 - HFS gone!


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