Re: Re: Xeloda vs. 5fu/lv infusion

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In a message dated 7/26/2005 4:32:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

mikee4420@... writes:

I am glad to hear that the xeloda is working so well for you. Debbie has had

a good response from treatment, Her total tumor mass had decreased by about

50% after two rounds, and her CEA has dropped from 72 after her resection, to

27 after the 3rd treatment.

Debbie's hand/foot syndrome presented with the bottom of her feed becoming

bright red, with some peeling, and swelling. Her fingertips were also bright

red, but they didn't hurt as bad as her feet. She was having a tough time

walking when she quit the xeloda. This started in the first week of her 4th

treatment, and became bad enough for her to quit the xeloda on the 10th day.

Are you taking any infusion drugs with the xeloda? Debbie is also taking an

infusion of avastin, and Oxaliplatin on the same day that she starts her 14

days of xeloda.

Also were you taking any of the nausea drugs? Debbie has been taking an

Emend tri-pack, followed by Zofran for about five days after the beginning of

each round.

These drugs seem like they are keeping her nausea managable.

Thanks for the reply,

Mike

50% decrease in tumor.....that is just AWESOME... Keep up the good work,

Deb... tell that ole body to fight!!!

Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn