[Sandy H]

I had my 6 weeks follow up with my oncologist and he was very excited when he looked at my chest. It is clear with no itching or burning. I am feeling well! I do have bouts of diarrhea when I am on the Xeloda but it is tolerable or at least so far. I had a few mouth sores the last 3 weeks they are gone this week(my 7 day break). I also have a crack on both thumbs but they are almost healed. I do use lots of hand lotion, wrap my thumbs during the day with ointment and bandaids, wear rubber gloves if I need to have my hands in water, wear cotton gloves outside as it is fall here and getting cool. I rinse my mouth with baking soda frequently, brush my teeth, stay away from acidic or spicy foods while on the Xeloda. Once I get it all down to a science I will be find. My wish for each one of you on this treatment is that it will work as well for you as it has for me. The nice thing is I am finally getting hair!! Its been a long time since I have enjoyed my own hair but oh what it does for our well being! Some call it vain I call it a woman's crowning beauty! Of course, I have enjoyed all my wigs and I have many but I am always ready to retire them. hugs, Sandy