Capecitabine issues

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I have been asked to post here as it may get a better chance of replies. My wife has cancer second time around and was taking Capecitabine, the nurse advised her to stop as the side effects are horrendous. We have a week wait until we see an Oncologist. I was wondering if anyone else has taken this medication and suffers from the side effects? Mainly Brain Fog or losing your mind?

  • Hi Gary, my mom has just finished 8 rounds of capecitabine chemo and she’s currently on a four week break due to how bad her brain fog has got. This has really been the only major side effect my mom has had however her memory is so bad now that she feels like she’s losing herself. Her consultant is hoping her memory will improve whilst she has the break. I hope you and your wife are doing ok and that you can get some help at the next appointment.