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Old 08-01-2009, 12:34 AM   #4
BarbM
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Re: Xeloda and Tykerb tomorrow - side effects?

I've been using henna for the last month for my hand/foot syndrome while on Xeloda. It's working great for my hands and feet...and I know how bad it can be while I was on Doxil without the henna. Henna is very easy to use...check out Monique Doyle Spencer's blog : www.xelodasideeffects.blogspot.com. She explains it all.
~Barb
P.S. No nausea for me with Xeloda...just the hand/foot syndrome. But, I never have experienced nausea with chemos.
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