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Tom,
I'm glad to hear your Mom is starting Xeloda. I've been on it now for about 3 months. Hand/foot syndrome is the main issue. Be sure she keeps her hands and feet moisturized with Udder Cream or Gold Bond Ultimate lotion. What happens is that your hands and feet dry out and feel either sunburned or numb.
As far as supplements, after 3 years of constant chemo not disappearing, I've decided to increase my supplements. I was given this list mostly by a cancer nutritionist in Denver.
Milk Thistle
Astragalus
Tumeric
Maitake mushrooms
CoQ10
Magnesium
Calcium citrate
Some Vit. C
...and B6. This is for the h/f syndrome. Give her 100 mg. with each dose.
I'm bad about remembering to take my supplements enough since I'm already taking the Xeloda twice a day and Morphine once a day. Guess I'm concerned about how my tummy will take it all. But I'm getting better.
Good luck, Tom, and give your Mom a hug from a stranger.
Love and light,
Lisa
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