1st round of Xeloda down.

grams2jc
grams2jc Member Posts: 756
in Breast Cancer #1
Was done with my 1st - 2 week cycle of Xeloda last Friday so have been off for 1 week now. My doc ordered it as 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and I haven't seen that anywhere on line, But, it is probably good since my CBC yesterday showed a BIG drop in WBCs. Will see MO this coming Friday before starting next cycle. Scan in 4 weeks.

After the initial fear it hasn't been too bad. Breathing got much easier in the first 3 or 4 days and had many trips to the potty so am thinking a lot of the fluid came off of my lung. No more tightness in chest or hacky cough. I am sure each 2 week cycle will have its own challenges but hopefuly with the help of my pinks I can figure out how to deal with them.

Wishing all of you a great week, the best possible results of any test, and some FUN,

Jennifer

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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #2
    Hi Jennifer
    You've got all of the help from us pinkies that you need Jennifer and then some!

    So glad you've got this break and good news that your breathing is easier. You are a true warrior and a sister that is loved by all.


    If I haven't told you before, you are beautiful in your picture. :)


    You take care,

    Sue :)
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #3
    Ritzy said:

    Hi Jennifer
    You've got all of the help from us pinkies that you need Jennifer and then some!

    So glad you've got this break and good news that your breathing is easier. You are a true warrior and a sister that is loved by all.


    If I haven't told you before, you are beautiful in your picture. :)


    You take care,

    Sue :)

    Thank you for the compliment!
    I told the photographer that I wanted to look so good that people who know me would wonder if it was really me. She did a great job!

    Jennifer
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #4
    Xeloda
    Hi Jennifer,

    There seems to be so many variations on treatment for Xeloda. I have been reading up lots of posts from other forums on this one. I will be watching your post with interest.

    This is one of the chemos that my oncologist suggested I take. I went for one last ditch effort with Faslodex though my oncologist believes it will fail. My cancer is slow growing but there is now enough nodes in different areas of my lung and tumors to think otherwise. I only did chemotherapy once when I began the journey 17 1/2+ years ago. I worked through it all without any fond memories. I know that I won't be able to do it again with all my other health problems.

    Envy you the easy breathing. Though I am on my 6 week of Faslodex, my breathing has not gotten any easier nor the other problems.

    So I hope this continues to be "not to bad". It will make my decision easier when I have to pick one.

    May you have a good week,

    Doris
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #5
    grams2jc said:

    Thank you for the compliment!
    I told the photographer that I wanted to look so good that people who know me would wonder if it was really me. She did a great job!

    Jennifer

    Congrats on the first round
    Congrats on the first round Jennifer! I agree with Ritzy, you are very pretty!


    Wishing you a good weekend!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #6
    grams2jc said:

    Thank you for the compliment!
    I told the photographer that I wanted to look so good that people who know me would wonder if it was really me. She did a great job!

    Jennifer

    double post

    double post
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #7
    SIROD said:

    Xeloda
    Hi Jennifer,

    There seems to be so many variations on treatment for Xeloda. I have been reading up lots of posts from other forums on this one. I will be watching your post with interest.

    This is one of the chemos that my oncologist suggested I take. I went for one last ditch effort with Faslodex though my oncologist believes it will fail. My cancer is slow growing but there is now enough nodes in different areas of my lung and tumors to think otherwise. I only did chemotherapy once when I began the journey 17 1/2+ years ago. I worked through it all without any fond memories. I know that I won't be able to do it again with all my other health problems.

    Envy you the easy breathing. Though I am on my 6 week of Faslodex, my breathing has not gotten any easier nor the other problems.

    So I hope this continues to be "not to bad". It will make my decision easier when I have to pick one.

    May you have a good week,

    Doris

    I will be praying that when
    I will be praying that when you have your scan, that you will get encouraging and good news!


    Hugs,

    Kylez
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #8
    grams2jc said:

    Thank you for the compliment!
    I told the photographer that I wanted to look so good that people who know me would wonder if it was really me. She did a great job!

    Jennifer

    You're so welcome
    You're so welcome Jennifer! The truth is the truth! :)

    Sue :)
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    Kylez said:

    I will be praying that when
    I will be praying that when you have your scan, that you will get encouraging and good news!


    Hugs,

    Kylez

    Good luck with your
    Good luck with your appointment this Friday Jennifer and prayers and crossing fingers for your upcoming scan.

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