update on xeloda and suggestion of website

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jeancmici
jeancmici Member Posts: 665 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi Friends,
Thanks for your kind messages concerning my situation. As of today, I am going to the Hospice assisted living section - 8 bed section - entering this afternoon to room I paid for last Wednesday or would have lost it by delaying entry.

Had a look just now at
www.plwc.org
People Living with Cancer - website connected with ASCO - American Society of Oncology which many oncologists belong to.

Onco discussed taking 2000 mg of Xeloda - then gave me RX for 3000 per day - go figure!
Did not fill it - will check with Hospice doctor and not start until I am there and not alone in my apartment. All the precautions sound frightening. Nausea/vomiting mentioned as common - onco said: Oh, no - and did not prescribe anti-nausea meds. I do not want to find out if I will have a problem.

Surgeon in same clinic who did my lumpectomy said; Xeloda? a piece of cake.

Sure..... doctors - pffft! When and if they become patients, story will change.

Hope I'll be able to keep in touch - depends on connection of computer at hospice and my health too.

Love to all,
Jean

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  • judiek
    judiek Member Posts: 71
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    Jean,

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. I have been gone a lot and have missed a lot of posts. I sure hope that your new oncologist is able to help you and get you back on track. I will keep you in my prayers Jean. I hope you are able to keep us posted.

    Warmly,

    Judie
  • hummingbyrd
    hummingbyrd Member Posts: 950 Member
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    Oh Jean! I do so hope you get an excellent connection for your computer. I want you to keep in touch girlfriend!
    Remember one thing, well two, no three...we love you, God will never forsake you and you are moving into a place called People LIVING With Cancer! Actually, I think I read that wrong, that was a website, BUT living with cancer IS exactly what we are doing.
    Keep a positive attitude, juice those veggies (especially tomatoes and broccoli) and keep in touch.
    God bless you lady.
    (((HUGS))) from hummingbyrd
  • EllenM6246
    EllenM6246 Member Posts: 27
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    Hi Jean,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't write too often but I pay attention to the posts and yours and many others have given me such great hope. Do what you need to do, get better and keep us posted. Fondly, Ellen
  • SusanAnne
    SusanAnne Member Posts: 245
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    Dear Jean: I wish for you only good things. Take advantage of all the help they offer and live like you haven't a care in the world. Hope to hear from you soon.
    You will be in my thoughts,
    Susan

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