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shmurciakova
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April 7, 2005 - 8:51pm

Hello, I am a colon cancer survivor. I had two rounds of chemo involving the drug 5-FU and its oral counterpart Xeloda. Has anyone who has been on these drugs or others, had tearing up to 1 1/2 years later? Did you have surgery to correct the problem? What did you have done and how did it work? I have just had a DCR performed on my right eye and I guess I will have to wait 2 months until the tubes are removed to know whether or not it is going to help me. I also had my other eye (the "good" eye) irrigated, and now it seems to water more than ever. This is driving me crazy. Any input would be helpful. Thanks, Susan.

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June 21, 2005 - 6:13pm

Hello, the first I had to do chemo for colon cancer, I was on the 5-FU and my eyes would water up all the time. I had a recurrence back in September last year and now I'm on Xeloda 500 mg 4 pills a day and my eyes still tear up but not like they did when I was on the 5-FU. People thought I was crying. I haven't had to have surgery. I just keep tissues handy. May God continue to bless you.