Xeloda + Zometa

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Thanks so much for all the feedback in response to my post about Zometa.

 

There was good advise which I will follow such as insisting on a longer infusion

time than

15 minutes which is what I've been told is the time it will take to administer.

I will insist on lower doses and longer infusion time to lesson side effects.

 

Also, mentioned was the combo of Xeloda with chemo. I have been given Zometa.

However, I was only on it for one week before my red blood cell counts crashed.

I was given a transfusion. Now almost two weeks later, my counts have not gone

up on their own. Therefore, I am unable to start retaking the Zometa. Any

suggestions for getting my body to increase production of RBC's?

 

Perhaps someone could contribute additional info and directions to move me out

of this stalemate I find myself in.

 

The cancer has been resistant to other chemo therapies. It appeared that the

combo was having some effect on the tumors, but with the radiation alone, not so

good...

 

Please offer any info you feel might be of some help. And any questions that

would help clarify my situation for you to be able to offer advise.

 

And just for the record, I am definately more inclined to alternative therapies

and supplements. I  just find myself in a situation where I don't have a lot of

choices.

 

On the subject of Omega 3's...I have read Peskins book, and believe it to

be a great way to fight cancer. It is very well written. I was taking

supplements referred to as PEO's ( parental essential oils ) a couple of years

back and they had very good effects on my symptoms such as blood pressure

normalizing and a good amount of extra energy and clarity of mind, as well as

lessoning body pain.

 

 

My thanks to you all,

Beth