Board: Cancer: Colon
08-10-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,945 Re: XELODA /capecitabine /
Hello Edward,
I am really happy to hear that you are doing so well and resuming your normal activities. It seems to me that you are following the same path as I did. I have had no follow up side...
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Board: Cancer: Colon
06-20-2012, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,945 Re: XELODA /capecitabine /
Hi Ed,
My CEA readings have been as high as 6 and as low as 2. They are normally in the 3 to 4 range. I do smoke. I have cut back a lot and it is a continuing battle for me. It will give you higher...
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Board: Cancer: Colon
06-05-2012, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,945 Re: XELODA /capecitabine /
Hi October,
I can definitely tell you that life does return to normal. I am now 65, and had my surgery and cancer when I was 60. I was reasonable fit and active for my age. I went to the gym on a...
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Board: Cancer: Colon
06-02-2012, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,945 Re: XELODA /capecitabine /
Hi October,
I took capecitabine about 5 years ago for colon cancer after my resection surgery. It was not a problem, but I did experience some of the feet and hand sensitivity problems. Gradually my...
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