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I'm sorry, I don't remember what chemo I had. Doxetocel maybe? It's around here somewhere, but I've had so many appts, and other issues (identity stolen), that I can't put my hand on it right now. My oncologist wants me to take an oral chemo (capecitebine) and I should have started at least a week ago. But he said there is no research that it will help with metaplastic. It has side effects and I am struggling with making the idea of making myself miserable again with no reason to believe it will help. Kind of a shot in the dark. So I was going to start the oral chemo tomorrow but now I think I probably won't take it. I'm glad to hear you are doing well. I know how scary the check-ups can be. I had estrogen dependent breast cancer in the other breast 20 years ago, but I had no trouble or recurrence from that episode. My latest diagnosis was in early January and I feel pretty good now that I'm off chemo. Thanks for asking.

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I was hoping you were not going to tell me you had CMF as initial chemo. I was given this chemo and it cannot be followed up with capecitebine (Zeloda). My Orlando oncologist and the tumor board apparently did not know this. Thankfully, Mayo advised of this and suggested a different treatment plan. These rare cancers are very challenging. Hope you are researching and asking for second opinions before you reject the Zeloda. Sending you good wishes.