User Reviews - Xeloda Oral
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Reviewer: FIGHTERR, 65-74 Female (Patient)
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SINCE IT HAS BEEN THE FIRTST COURSE OF 14 DAYS AND MY CONDITION IS STABLE AND TUMOR GROWTH IS STABLE, INSPITE OF ME BEING ONLY 38KGS AND WITH A HISTORY OF 30 YEARS ASTHMA, I AM VERY SATISFIED BECAUSE PEOPLE THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS BUT WITH THE SUPPORT OF MY FAMILY , PRAYERS AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND MAINLY A VERY GOOD DIET, I HAVE NOT FACED ANY OF THE SIDE EFFECTS UPTIL NOW. BE P
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on Xeloda for 2 years, stable since 2007, no hand foot problems. It has worked for me so far. Pray it continues.
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Reviewer: sarx, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Just started the drug. Too early for any answers.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)
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I took this drug for 6 days and had a heart attack. Had to have a sthent put in. They told me the drug caused a blood clot.
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Reviewer: Carla B, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Ihave been on and off for nearly 3 years. It has been wonderful except for the hand/foot syndrome and upset stomach. I had a clear scan 6 months ago but now cancer is active again in my spine so another 6 months of Xeloda. Sure beats any other chemo I have had regarding side effects.
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