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Sheila
07-31-2006, 01:45 PM
I just returned from my every 3 week Dr. appt, Blood Counts and Herceptin...my counts were higher than when I started Xeloda, and after 6 rounds I have had such a good response, I get a Xeloda vacation for at least 6 weeks, maybe longer.....the nodes in my neck have totally disappeared on the Herceptin Xeloda combo....I am ecstatic! I just hope this continues without the Xeloda....this was my week off, I took it 14 days on, 7 off, then counts.
I was on the 1500mg a.m. and 100mg p.m.
tousled1
07-31-2006, 01:47 PM
Sheila, Hope the response continues to be good for you.
RhondaH
07-31-2006, 01:47 PM
Congratulations. The lady I get my Herceptin treatment with is ALSO on a Xeloda vacation and loving the nice hands and feet. Take care and God bless.

Rhonda
Barbara H.
07-31-2006, 02:35 PM
Sheila,
I'm so happy for you. Enjoy those six weeks, and I hope many more weeks beyond that.
Barbara H.
IRENE FROM TAMPA
07-31-2006, 04:33 PM
I am so happy for you. I know how that Xeloda can get your hands and feet so the "vacation" will be great for you.

Good to hear that it worked so well for you. I am about ready to begin on it again with Tykerb (I was on Xeloda a few years back) so know the effects and am not looking forward to the burning feet again, but oh well if thats the worst I can deal with it.

You enjoy your time off Sheila and take care.
Becky
07-31-2006, 04:49 PM
Wonderful news Sheila. Hope its not vacation but permanent retirement.


Hugs & Kisses

Becky
StephN
07-31-2006, 05:50 PM
Blood counts higher than when you began the Xeloda? Way to GO! This dose seemed to have been perfect for you against those pesky nodes.
I am really happy to hear this news from you.

You and Esther can have a Harley race when she gets back from Europe!

Celebrate big time.
chrisy
07-31-2006, 06:03 PM
Great news, enjoy the holiday! The less chemo, the better - sounds like you kicked butt with this one, you deserve the vacation. I hope it's a really extended one
Lolly
08-04-2006, 10:43 AM
Hi Sheila, somehow I missed this great news, so a belated congratulations! GREAT NEWS about your break, as one of the others said, hope it turns into permanent retirement!

<3 Lolly