Capecitabine - Side Effects
I went threw 6 rounds of chemotherapy and 2 rounds of Keytruda. The Keytruda was damaging my lungs so I was not allowed to take it anymore. After having several rounds of the same chemo I developed a allergy to it which caused me to end up in the hospital. I will be finishing radiation on July 3rd and starting Capecitabine on the 14th. What side effects are people having and what should I be prepared for?
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@chubbard97 Sorry to hear Keytruda was hard on you. I have been on xeloda for 3 years 7/7 schedule. Over the years I have been on between 2,000-3,000 mg per day. Compared to other treatments I have had I find it very doable. Sometimes I have a mild nausea episode for a couple minutes and deal with ongoing HFS. Minimizing folic acid intake does really help with HFS. Using various creams on hands and feet help keep things in check. Go on over the All about Xeloda thread and check out all the great info on there too. Well wishes your way as you start Xeloda.
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