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Tom · 04-19-2006, 06:42 AM

Mom and I will be leaving for the onc a little later, and I have been investigating the mecahnism of action and side effect profile of Xeloda. I am still unclear as to whether Xeloda acts, even partially, by producing free radicals.

Obviously, if it does, I will need to stop the powerful antioxidants that would inhibit it's ability to work. There is also a question of folate intake that might be considered, as folate is important with respect to the complex chemical interactions that Xeloda goes through in order to transform inside the tumor cell, and deliver it's F-5U punch to interrupt the DNA cycle.

If anyone has had such discussions with their onc, I would love to hear about them. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Tom

04-19-2006, 06:42 AM	#1
Tom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 290	Xeloda Questions Mom and I will be leaving for the onc a little later, and I have been investigating the mecahnism of action and side effect profile of Xeloda. I am still unclear as to whether Xeloda acts, even partially, by producing free radicals. Obviously, if it does, I will need to stop the powerful antioxidants that would inhibit it's ability to work. There is also a question of folate intake that might be considered, as folate is important with respect to the complex chemical interactions that Xeloda goes through in order to transform inside the tumor cell, and deliver it's F-5U punch to interrupt the DNA cycle. If anyone has had such discussions with their onc, I would love to hear about them. Thanks. Sincerely, Tom