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Reviewer: rita, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on the drug for 5-6 months. The side effects just started about a month ago. I'm trying to deal with it by moisturizing twice a day. I'm hoping that it continues to get my markers down. I'm going for a scan in a month. That will tell the story. I'm afraid of what happens next.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)
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Did not work for me I am at stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
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Reviewer: Trudy, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Tumors decreased in size rather quickly, Experienced tiredness and diarrhea at beginning.im on it for 6 months and side effects easier to handle. I take 1500 2xa day, one week ,one week off, Minor side effects now. Iâ??m not sure how long it works for. Good drug!
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Reviewer: Vickyjeter, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been taking xeloda 5 years 1 week on 1 week off hand and foot a real problem but mets to bone gone much fatigue but overall a 7 year survivor
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Reviewer: Hpfl63, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Very effective at half standard dose. Dropped to half dose on second day due to fever, low blood pressure, weakness and nausea. Now just slight fatigue and minimal hand and foot peelng. Very pleased with drop from almost 800 down to 20 in CA 15-3 over 15 months so far.
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