To Jane P...

[velva]

Hi Jane, I just started my 3rd cycle of Xeloda for skin mets. CA15-3 has dropped from 51 to 32 in last month and skin is improving, but the 2 wks I'm on it my skin has increased redness & itching (in areas of skin mets) then decreases during wwek off. Are you having any similar side effects? What kind of scans are you having for skin mets? Just curious. Thanks. Velva

[JaneP]

Hi, Velva...

My scans were for bone, lungs and liver to see if they are staying "clean".

Yes, I have the redness and itching and my lymphedema is much worse! My TM is down a few points to 118.

I am tired a good deal of the time but have no other of the advertised side effects.

Glad to hear your doing well with it.
Jane

[Velva]

Hi Jane,
Sorry the Xeloda is not working on the skin mets. Do you know what you might try next? Prayers &nhugs coming your way. Velva