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Tom,
First of all, I'm glad your Mom is starting Xeloda. I've been on it for a couple of months now. Although my onc didn't mention anti-oxidants, I've decided on my own that since this cancer is NOT disappearing with nearly 3 years of constant treatment, I'm increasing my supplements. I've listed them below.
BUT, whatever you do, have her take a 100 mg. or thereabouts B6 tablet with each dosage. This should help out with the hand/foot syndrome. For me, it's like the bottoms of my feet sometimes feel sunburned. Same with my hands. And I'll admit, I've been forgetting to take my B6.
Also to help prevent this, make certain that her hands and feet stay as moist as possible with Udderly Smooth cream (recommended by onc) or Gold Bond Ultimate (recommended by friends.)
These supplements were recommended to me by a cancer nutritionist:
milk thistle (for liver)
Astragalus
Tumeric
Maitake mushrooms
CoQ10
Magnesium
Calcium citrate
I'm bad about taking them 2/3 times a day, since I'm also taking Xeloda twice a day.
Tom, I hope this helps. Give your Mom a big hug from a friend she doesn't know.
Love and light,
Lisa
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