Advice for My Mum - Xeloda
I'm not sure I am posting this in the correct forum, but I hope so.
My Mum was dx with BC when she was 57. It was a small lump and she had a lumpectomy and was told she needed no extra treatment except regular checks.
Several years later the same cancer came up in her lung and they removed that lung - she opted to have natural treatments and was kept well for many years. When her natural therapist passed away she was later found to have a lump in her neck and was placed on Femara. This medication worked for quite a long time, but stopped.
A few days ago at age almost 76 she had a CT scan with contrast [ I have no idea which one, but it was drunk about 1 hour before the scan] and they found a tumor in her liver with smaller scatterings.
I have no idea if this scan would pick up bone cancer or not, but I do know she is on a medication to save her bones as she has Osteo.
She has been put on Xeloda 14 days on and 7 off. I worry that the 2 weeks on will be too much for her, but she is a real fighter and I have to admire all she has fought for so many years.
I don't live in the same State as my Mum and am getting the most recent data from my sister who is also as scared as I am.
I have no idea which grade this would be considered at - part of me worries how they can be so sure it is cancer in her liver, but I suspect that is denial on my part.
If anyone has any advice......and I don't even really know what I'm asking....just that anything that could make this journey more comfortable for her, and has anyone else had this particular drug.
She's also on an anti-depressant.
I've read so many posts here of courageous women and my Mum is another corageous woman - I admire you all, and my heart goes out to all of you.
Gypsy
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I just found your post, the other one was deleted. Im sorry about your mom, I dont have an answer for you because i didnt take xeloda but im sure in the morning there will be some one who will come along with an answer for you. She is lucky to have a caring daughter, sounds like she is getting the support and love she needs, I will keep you and your mom in my prayers
(((((((hugs))))))))))
debbie
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Thank you, Debbie. I think we are all in shock at the moment and have no idea what to do. I just hope no one is posting because all they can tell me is bad things. I'm a leukemia survivor, so I sadly know the ropes of treatment and waiting plus getting a prognosis that is the worst, which is what I had.......and I'm still here.
You're kind to have posted a reply. Thank you, and many ((((((((Hugs))))))) back at you.
Gypsy
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