Hi, I just wanted to post about taking capecitabine tablets as adjuvant chemotherapy following a successful gallbladder removal (and liver resection) for Stage 2 gallbladder cancer. I was very anxious about going on to the chemotherapy tablets after such a successful op which removed everything with clear margins, and I struggled to find reassuring experiences when I searched on here. I was advised by my oncologist to take 8 cycles of capecitabine tablets, but I read the leaflets and info re side effects and was really worried about how I would deal with the tablets and whether I should do it or not. I am now almost halfway through (finishing 4th cycle) and so far have had almost no side effects. A little fatigued but that is all. I realise I am very lucky and many other people have very different experiences, and also that things may change for me - but I just wanted to post a positive update in case it helps someone about to start on capecitabine x
Hi LouD99 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to post about your chemotherapy experiences. I'm sure others following along will find it reassuring.
You might also like to put something about your diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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