Ron,
The Xeloda can cause side effects if the dose is too high. Perhaps the oncologist can lower her dose.
Fatigue is a side effect of all chemotherapy. The diarrhea is more of a concern, you need to watch out for dehydration.
There are several ways to combat the diarrhea, one is diet and the other is medication such as Lomotil which needs a prescription. Many take imodium, however lomotil is a little stronger. If diarrhea is more than a few times a day you should call the oncologist.
Best of luck to your Mother.
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Lala
DX Fall05 Stage 4 er+ pr+ her2+ liver and bone mets
DX Fall06 Brain mets, Brain mets gone Spring 2007
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