[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

Hi Sheila

I just found out this a.m. that a friend I met through survivor camp passed this morning. She had ovarian cancer several years ago and it came back and just got out of control for her. Very sad so I know how you must be feeling about your friend.

I am sorry the Xeloda has stopped for but you seem to have gotten a whole year out of it. That was good. I myself am considering getting a break from the Xeloda due to severe hand/foot issues. My CEA went up a tiny bit yesterday and I rescan in late June and we will see how everything is going then. I may have to move on to something different myself if I show progession. I took Abraxane a couple of years ago and I found it to be a very easy drug. I did not have any side effects from it that I can recall. I don't believe I lost my hair while on it either if I am becalling correctly. I did take it on a weekly basis and my onc at Moffitt said it would work better this way. It keeps something in your system constant and side effect are less drastic with a lesser dose. It worked for me. I think it will for you also.

Good luck Sheila and stay positive.