cancer cells have been cut in half, not experiencing any serious side effects like with other chemo treatments Published: October 08, 2007 ::

I am currently on my 79th cycle of Xeloda...have had to interrupt tx. 3 times for very brief periods...my tumor markers range from 23.6 to 33.8 Published: October 26, 2007 ::

Xeloda killed my mother. She died on December 27th, 2007, ten weeks after starting a Xeloda regimen. She was 83, and she was in very good shape before beginning her treatment, in spite of the presence of secondary liver cancer (breast cancer metastasis). The drug destroyed the lining of her digestive system, and allowed a combination of bacterial infections to attack and kill a portion of her small intestine. She was within hours of death when emergency surgery repaired her intestine on 11/24/07. It appeared as though she would recover from her surgery, but she contracted pneumonia while hospitalized, and her system was too weak to fight back. I am heartbroken. I don't want my mother's death to prevent others from seeking proper treatment, but everyone should be aware of the dangers presented by bacterial infections that could cause major damage while this drug is being administered. James W. Moore jim@ed2c.com Published: January 07, 2008 ::

I have taken Xeloda for 15 months. Tumors in hip and neck have not grown and one lymph node in lung has remained the same size. I have hand and foot syndrome and had to take a brief rest to heal, but am very pleased with the results. Dr. is satisfied with the results also. It has allowed me to continue with my life without the horrible side effects of the previous two IV chemotherapy sessions. Published: March 24, 2008 ::

Have been on Xeloda for 7 weeks; It is reducing the metastic symptoms but my hands, feet and face have turned very dark. Lotion helps with the dryness, but the darkening of the skin is scarry as I have always had a medium skin-color african american women.... Published: January 07, 2008 ::

i am 26 and am taking this for breast cancer to get rid of lingering cancer cells in my lymph nodes. no major side effects like chemotherapy, but i did get the hand-foot syndrome as described in the side-effects tab. my palms and bottom of my feet got very dry, and turned dark red. they were super sensitive to touch and uncomfortable, but was still tolerable. keeping them moist with lotion seemed to help a little. Published: December 26, 2007 ::

My Mother was diagnosed in on October 31, 2007 with colon cancer that metastases to the liver. She started on Xeloda on Jan.18,2008 along with her first infusion of Oxlaliplatin. She became sick with nausea and severe diarrhea on Jan 27 and was taken to the hospital on the Jan 29th. We were told it was a severe reaction to the Xeloda and they could not get the diarrhea under control. She was not able to eat much and became worse. On Feb. 4th,2008 she passed away in the hospital. we believe it was due to the Xeloda. Be very careful and get immediate attention at first sight of severe diarrhea. while on the Xeloda. We believe the Xeloda is the reason she died so quick. Published: February 28, 2008 ::

Origninally diagnosed with Breast Cancer stage 2 I received the normal chemo but found out 1 year later that it had spread to my liver. After receiving carbo, as an IV chemo it blasted away the left side of the liver and although it saved my life the side affects were awful. Now taking Xeloda 500 mg/day 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, I have quality of life. CA27-29 has dropped but after being on this drug for 5 months the numbers are now holding around 85. Only feet get sore and red, no diahrea, but some muscle soreness. Sure beats the IV chemo. After not working for a year,I have returned to work 2 days a week. It's good to have my life (almost) back! 52 year old female in Vermont. Published: January 20, 2009 ::

I began Xeloda 6 weeks ago. My first treatment was IV Avastin & Oxlaliplatin, however I had a terrible reaction to the Oxlaliplatin and have since been taken off of that drug. I take the Xeloda for 14 days and then have a 1 week break. I have noticed pretty severe joint pain, mostly in my shoulders, wrists and fingers and also have developed insomnia. I have not had a repeat of the scans as of yet, so I'm unsure of the effectiveness. Has anyone who is taking these meds experienced these type on symptoms. Please email any feedback you have to tenishu62@hotmail.com Published: August 15, 2008 ::