When Ma first started taking Xeloda, I kept asking her if she had any side effects. She said no. Today I found out she's been getting dry lips and mouth sores. She's been using her leftover "magic mouthwash" from last year. It's a mixture of Nystatin, lidocaine, Benadryl & Maalox I don't know if it's helping, but she's able to eat. In fact, sometimes she eats too much. Last night her blood sugar was nearly 400!
Ma saw Dr. Irwin today. He'll keep her on Xeloda for now and will see her again before Thanksgiving. Her breast isn't as angry red as it was before, but we don't know if it's the Xeloda that made a difference. Her tumor marker CA 15-3 went up to 49.4. It had been 38 in early September. Normal is 0-25.
Showing posts with label Skin metastasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin metastasis. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Skin Metastasis
Ma's cancer has spread to her skin. The symptoms: red, itchy skin on one breast only (the one that got a lumpectomy) along with tumor nodules. The treatment: An oral chemo called Xeloda. It's milder than IV chemo. The worst side effects are diarrhea and hand & foot syndrome. Hair loss and nausea, while possible, are less likely to happen.
Ma will take 3 pills (500 mg. each) in the morning and 3 pills at night every day for two weeks, take one week off, then start the cycle all over again. She'll be on it indefinitely.
Ma will take 3 pills (500 mg. each) in the morning and 3 pills at night every day for two weeks, take one week off, then start the cycle all over again. She'll be on it indefinitely.
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