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Xeloda side effects

Joanne E A.
Joanne E A.
I'm Joanne E A., and I'm a survivor of Stage 2 Breast Cancer
Joanne E A.
I have just finished cycle 5 of 8 of Xeloda. Breast cancer spread to bones. I have developed the hand foot syndrome. Aside from my hands and feet getting dark and sore with some peeling, I have ...
1
  • Mon Jun 10, 2019 ·

Problem with anti estrogen medication

MADELINE A B.
MADELINE A B.
Hi, I'm MADELINE A B.
MADELINE A B.
I have been on anastrazole for 2 1/2 years with no side effects. I was also leery about problems, but not everyone has bad experiences. My oncologist said exercise and keeping active helps. So gi...
3
  • Sat Jun 8, 2019 ·

Neuropathy - side effects of chemo.

In group: Patient Empowerment
LAUREN E J.
LAUREN E J.
Hi, I'm LAUREN E J.
LAUREN E J.
Responding to #45, YES!!!! I have no explanation for the swelling other than the neuropathy. I was just saying that I am spending a fortune on shoes trying to find some that do not cause me pain an...
48
  • Mon Jun 3, 2019 · Like2

Plastic Surgeon referral for breast reconstruction

In group: Patient Empowerment
Betti
Betti
Hi, I'm Betti
Betti
Check with your doctor(s) and see if they have recommendations for you. Also perhaps your insurance company as that's how I found a surgeon for my breast cancer surgery that was in my network.
12
  • Tue May 28, 2019 · Like2

polycythemia vera

Jill F L.
Jill F L.
Hi, I'm Jill F L.
Jill F L.
My mother had pv for a couple years. She couldnot tolerate the hydroxyurea. It made her feel so sick. She would sit wrapped in a blanket and shake all day. She only had one phlebotomy. Her main pro...
2
  • Mon May 27, 2019 ·

Polycythemia Vera and Secondary Polycythemia

In group: Patient Empowerment
DWIGHT P.
DWIGHT P.
Hi, I'm DWIGHT P.
DWIGHT P.
Hello. I have been under treatment for past multiple blood clots and mini strokes. I'm not sure this helps in this discussion but I am aware of a possible cause for anything having to do with blood...
20
  • Sun May 26, 2019 ·

Colon cancer

In group: Colon Cancer Group
Nancy S.
Nancy S.
Hi, I'm Nancy S.
Nancy S.
i also have an issue with the bathroom i know what I can't eat and when I craving something I shouldn't have i usually do it at home. When I go out i only eat half and never try anything new. I hop...
3
  • Sat May 25, 2019 · Like1

Todd

Kathleen E M.
Kathleen E M.
I'm Kathleen E M., and I'm a survivor of Esophageal Cancer
Kathleen E M.
I belong to a support group with monthly conference calls run by the New York City based Esophageal Cancer Esucation Doundation. Look them up at http://fightec.org/ They have a board that includes...
4
  • Fri May 24, 2019 ·

Reoccurring Hodgkin's Lymphoma

In group: Hodgkin's Lymphoma Support Group
dlbennett
dlbennett
Hi, I'm dlbennett
dlbennett
Laura, did they not do byopsies on you to find out what kind of b-cell lymphoma you have i have b-cell lymphoma also, i have had 2 biopsies on stomach mass, byopsy on supraclavicular area and pet s...
7
  • Thu May 23, 2019 · Like2

Back Pain and Neuropathy

In group: Ovarian Cancer Group
ORANEE M S.
ORANEE M S.
Hi, I'm ORANEE M S.
ORANEE M S.
I had a hysterectomy in 2006, I too experienced neuropathy, my doctor advised me to increase my B12 intake, it cleared up after I took B complex from Shaklee. I still experience it from time to ...
7
  • Wed May 22, 2019 ·

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