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Unclaimed · 04-03-2018, 04:17 PM

Hello, sorry my phone changed your name last time, Juls!
I'm happy with Capecitabine. I wasn't willing to do IV Chemo, and had no idea there were pills as an option. I thought I was get a diagnosis and just die because there wasn't anything else. The normal regimine is 1250 mg twice a day for 14 days, but I take 2000 mg twice a day for 7 days. There is a 7 day break in between. The shorter time works well for me, even though it's a higher dose. I haven't had any stomach problems. I use coconut oil and Lubriderm lotion on my hands and feet many times a day, and haven't had any peeling skin. The first week I took it I did get mouth sores, but now I brush my teeth and rinse with baking soda and warm water within 30 minutes of eating, and I haven't gotten anymore. I do the mouth and skin care even on the off weeks. I'm really thankful for Capecitabine. Are you doing well on it?

04-03-2018, 04:17 PM	#43
Unclaimed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 36	Re: In Praise of Perjeta Hello, sorry my phone changed your name last time, Juls! I'm happy with Capecitabine. I wasn't willing to do IV Chemo, and had no idea there were pills as an option. I thought I was get a diagnosis and just die because there wasn't anything else. The normal regimine is 1250 mg twice a day for 14 days, but I take 2000 mg twice a day for 7 days. There is a 7 day break in between. The shorter time works well for me, even though it's a higher dose. I haven't had any stomach problems. I use coconut oil and Lubriderm lotion on my hands and feet many times a day, and haven't had any peeling skin. The first week I took it I did get mouth sores, but now I brush my teeth and rinse with baking soda and warm water within 30 minutes of eating, and I haven't gotten anymore. I do the mouth and skin care even on the off weeks. I'm really thankful for Capecitabine. Are you doing well on it?