I was first diagnosed in 1999 with breast cancer, had a right side mastectomy and chemo followed by tamoxifen for 5 years and femera for 5 years. My cancer reoccurred in 2021. I was put on exemestane, then ibrance, then afinitor and then on tamoxifen. My markers have increased after each one.
Yes, capecitabine (Xeloda) is one of the chemotherapy drugs that has been used to treat metastatic breast cancer (MBC), including cases where the cancer has spread to the bones. Chemotherapy drugs like capecitabine work by interfering with the growth and division of cancer cells. If you have any specific concerns or need Show Full Answer