New to HER2 Support group &Xeloda/Tykerb

[JoyceR]

I am new to this so please be patient if I make errors.

I completed 1 cycle of Xeloda and Tykerb with major abdominal cramps, and severe diarrhea that Imodium A-D didn't even slow down. The skin on my face started to break down (raw & oozing in many places) and I had lots of white heads.

My Oncologist had me take a break to heal my intestinal tract. After 8 days off I am back on treatment now for 4 days with a dosage cut on the Xeloda to 3 and 3 from 3 and 4. I still am taking 5 Tykerb. Today the diarrhea and cramping is starting again.

Has anyone had side effects like these that they have been able to get under control or am I probably looking at another medication change.

JoyceR