Cancer in chest wall - Capecitabine

Hi Lolly,

With capecitabine the worst side effect for my wife is hand & foot syndrome. Basically your palms and soles get really red and dry and can crack, which is quite painful. 

Stock up on the most moisturising creams that you can, and use them a LOT!

HTH,

Andy

Thanks Andy, that's really helpful.

Hope your wife is doing ok .

X

Moo goo udder cream is great and ice water for soothing if you do get hand foot syndrome. Am hoping you escape that side effect and that the meds work well for you

Thankyou

Hi Zephyr,

Hope you're ok. Would you mind telling me how you fit these tablets in with 12 hours apart and with food?

Thanks x

Hi Andy,

Hope you and your wife are ok. Would you mind telling me how your wife manages to take these tablets 12 hours apart and with food.

Thanks x

Hi Lolly,

She has the first one at 8am with a small pastry (we don't really eat breakfast), and the second at 8pm after dinner.

I believe the "with food" element is to reduce the risk of stomach upset, so I don't think it matters too much.

If it were "on an empty stomach", I think that would be more important as food may prevent proper absorption.

Cheers,

Andy

Thanks for your help Andy