Capecitabine (Xeloda) side effects: how do you manage them?

Posted by Patty.Cronmiller @pattycron, Jun 23, 2021

Has anyone taken Xeloda following chemo, surgery and radiation? I have/had Invasive ductal carcinoma triple negative. My oncologist wants me to take 6 months on Xeloda.I have vision loss from the earlier chemo and lost 25 pounds. I am apprehensive as to what Xeloda will do

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KK57 | @kk57 | Jun 24, 2021

@pattycron I also have invasive cancer, stage 1A, grade 3, triple negative. My oncologist has mentioned Xeloda, if I had a lumpectomy. I’m now leaning toward a double mastectomy to try to avoid any further Chemo or radiation. Like you, I also had difficulties with my first round of chemo. I was on Taxotere and Cytoxan. I’ve had to skip the last treatment because of chemo induced peripheral neuropathy. The side effects of Xeloda are listed on the Mayo website here.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/capecitabine-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20062501
Like you, I would be anxious about taking this medication. Some studies show you have a 10% less likely chance or recurrence with it. It’s tough to have to make these decisions. Life versus quality of life is such a gamble. I send you blessings and wisdom on this journey. I plan to do everything I can to avoid Xeloda or any further Chemo, but haven’t ruled it out completely. Having earnest talks with my doctor. Eager to see responses from anyone here who has taken it.