Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb
07-17-2011, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,078
Re: Tykerb Rash...help?
I also suffered from the tykerb rash, 90% of my legs and 30% of my arms. Itched, hurt, burned, miserable. Oncologist suggested topical 1% hydrocortizone, which can help alittle. But what I found...
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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb
07-17-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,286
Re: Question re: hand/foot syndrome
I'm also curious about the timing of the H/F syndrome relative to hand and foot activity. If I can schedule all my big walking days (ie: vacation times) when I'm off the xeloda, does that mean I...
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Forum: her2group
07-12-2011, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,252
Re: CA27.29 ups & downs
My oncologist said that in the first month after starting my therapy- Xeloda and Tykerb, don't be surprised if the number jumps up alot. He said that if a bunch of cancer cells die simultaneously,...
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Forum: Diet and Nutrition
07-12-2011, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 13,741
Re: Coffee and Tea
I agree with Laurel. Along those lines- if something as common as caffeine is causing, contributing, or even related to BC- I think we'd have noticed this trend long ago. But everything in...
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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb
07-11-2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,790
Re: Something that seems to work for diarrhea
So I'm all confused about the dosing of Tykerb and Xeloda, my doc started me on what he called a heafty/aggressive dose- 1250 mg Tykerb and 2000mg Xeloda in the am and 1500 mg of Xeloda in the pm....
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