Chemo tablets Vs IV

Hiya, I have experienced both tablets and IV over the last 18 months and is ongoing. I had the tablets first, Taken twice a day and a lot of them, When they stopped working, I have since moved onto IV. For me, the side effects on tablets and IV were minimal as such, although with both, they do get worse as you go on. I try and put things in perspective, ie the side effects against the benefits and feel it is well worth the cost. I was told that IV has progressed a lot in the last few years and also told that it gives you a stronger dose of Chemo, as my cancer is very aggressive, this is what I needed, it may be different for you. Tiredness, dry skin, sicky stomach were common for me but I did find a little exercise each day, a short walk etc, helped loads. Sometimes I get a rash and bone ache, and I have lost quite a lot of sensation in both hands and feet. Different chemo, you have to remember, has different side effects too. Trust your Oncologist and wishing you the best

Hi @surrey lady

Similar to Vapeman - I've had both recently. I started with capecitabine oral chemo. Daily twice a day, 6 tablets twice a day. Fir some reason second cycle I kept forgetting the evening tablets straight after dinner. 

Oral  chemo fir me was a walk in the park. Could carry on WFH, no side effects to speak of. The capecitabine didnt work for me so I am now on IV chemo which has more side effects for me.

Good luck - I hope the tablets go well for you x