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Very low-stakes question about capecitabine (Xeloda) and hair loss

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Apr 13 4:40pm | Replies (15)
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Hello everyone,
I'm new on this platform and I see that the last posting about side effects of Capecitabine (Xeloda) is 2 1/2 years ago.
Since three days I'm taking twice daily 1300 mg of Capecitabine (Xeloda) and have daily radiation (colorectal).
Would anyone who has a similar treatment please share their experience about the process. I've only started recently and will need to continue until May 11th.
Thank you very much! Best Pia

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x10 | @x10 | Apr 5 11:04pm

@piach I started with something similar! Daily radiation M-F for 30 days (60Gy) total and Xeloda twice a day. Also colorectal. I am on day 5.
So far things are going okay.
How are you holding up?

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Apr 6 5:36pm

@piach Hi and Welcome to Mayo Connect. I have pancreatic cancer and have been on Capecitabine for over 3.5 years. How has it been treating you so far?

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