I have been on zeloda for a reoccurance in my liver and bones since April. I didn't notice any side effects until a couple of months in. Mostly it has been the dryness and peeling of my hands and feet and how sore they get. I have found soaking in Epson salts and moisturize like crazy has helped quite a bit. However, i do experience random days of extreme fatigue, sleeping for 16-20 hours, which lasts anywhere from 3-5 days. I have no idea when it will occur and it's gone just like it came. Anyone else experience the same or similar?

Just started taking Xeloda. Am very concerned that I had to wait for Cyberknife brain radiation for tumor next to optic nerve, then10 general radiation treatments to spine and pelvis, then 8 days for "radiation rebound" effects to my esophagus and stomach, advanced pace treatments of Zometa and Faslodex (every 2 weeks instead of 4). I was diagnosed mid Feb. and all this time with no chemo going to my liver, right ribs, right clavicle, and a large tumor in my right lung lying next to my heart I could feel the increase in pin and practically see the growth. Anxiety is bad for the mental toughness you need to fight. I have a very positive outlook overall, a great support group of friends, family and church, but I confess to worry when I see how long some of these women can tolerate Xeloda. My Onco has me on 3,500 mg/day and he's saying 4 months of 2 weeks on, 1 week off. Anyone made it that long? So far 8 days in no side effects.

On my 3rd round of the Xeloda, I can tell it's not working because I have new 'lumps'. Also have increased sensitivity to hands and feet, and so tired. My feet peeled during the 2nd round, not noticing it yet. Calling dr Monday, see if I can switch to a different chemo. One Day At A Time.

I had no side effects at all. 4000mg a day, one week on one week off for 3 months.
But my PET scan after three months was worse so
I started IV chemo yesterday.

Thank you everyone. Dr lowered my dose to 2000 mg a day. See if my body handles this dosage better. I started Monday, so too early to have any side effects yet. Hopefully my feet don't get painful as quickly.