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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Xeloda Oral.

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Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
9/1/2009 8:52:38 PM

Reviewer: pepsi5603, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
only had one day with upset tummy.

Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
7/28/2009 2:57:24 PM

Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I have tolerated xeloda fairly well. Each cycle causes hand and foot syndrome which is very painful at times I use lotion and cream on my hands and feet. This relieves the burining sensation, I also use ice to cool my feet.

Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
7/27/2009 8:59:15 PM

Reviewer: Melisa, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Have been on Xeloda for 3 months with 2 brief breaks. Looking at another 4 months of use. Each cycle (4 pills twice a day) of 2 weeks on and 1 week offf, the side effects hit earlier and harder. Mostly feet are cracked and painful -- like walking on broken glass. Tons of cremes help a little, but most stop working after a cycle. However, it's all worth it -- my tumors are shrunk by 2/3 are it ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
6/11/2009 11:31:35 AM

Reviewer: KANSASSIS, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
My cycle has changed from 4 tablets twice per day for 2 weeks to 1 week on, one week off. This has helped the hand and foot syndrome from being so painful. I have lost my finger prints, but crime free! I combine this medicine with Femara once pe day, and all tests are within the acceptable range after 4 months on Xeloda. I feel it is helping me,stiff muscles being the biggest challenge.

Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4/2/2009 6:27:29 AM

Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:

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