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Xeloda for colon cancer - Scared about side effects and need support
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Nov 19, 2023 | Replies (84)Comment receiving replies
Hello. A steady improvement, thanks, since the low point of a week ago but yes looking forward very much to ending this second cycle on Thursday and having another week off, during which my wife and I will have a few days away on the south coast. (We're lucky in having north, east and south coasts all within 2 hours of where we live.) It was the Oxaliplatin infusion that knocked me for 6 this time (sorry, this is an English cricket term in case you don't know!) due, I think, to the cannula not fitting as well as the first time. I seem to be coping with Xeloda reasonably well, except perhaps during the first week whilst the Oxaliplatin is still in the system. Managing bowel movements remains the order of the day but certainly better than the first cycle. 4,000 steps achieved yesterday but only 2,100 so far today.
I hope you find your second cycle goes better than the first. Well done on getting back to work - that's fantastic news.
I'm seeing my oncologist this evening and will report on my 'journey' the outcome of this.
It's so useful to compare experiences. Keep in touch.
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Hi There, just checking in to see how your trip was during your recent week off, and how things are going so far with your new cycle? You had mentioned you were going to meet with your doctor, and I do hope that all was favorable with that visit. I did not have any problems during my second cycle, and today I started my week off again, which is very welcome indeed. Let me know how things are on your end, and I will be in touch once I start my third cycle next Monday. Take care.
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Hi There, thanks for the update, and I am very happy that your second cycle is somewhat better. I will be thinking of you this evening when you meet with your doctor, and hope that your news is favorable. It seems you are really navigating the whole process quite well, and I know that we both will succeed in getting the maximum benefit from all of these cycles. Keep up the good work and I do hope you and your wife enjoy a lovely break away from all of the treatment. It's always therapeutic to mix as much fun as possible with the daily challenges. Safe travels. Will keep you posted as I continue through the rest of this cycle.