I think I would definitely run this past your oncologist as some of the oxaliplatin side effects can get worse even after stopping and its not something that you would want to risk having on a permanent basis. XELOX (or CAPOX) is used to treat bowel cancer. The present study aimed to compare the survival outcomes, acute toxicities and surgical complications in LARC patients who received preoperative chemoradiotherapy with triweekly oxaliplatin and capecitabine . If your immune system is severely weakened, you should avoid contact with children who have had the flu vaccine as a nasal spray as this is a live vaccine. Hi, I was interested to read your post as I have had dreadful tinnitus since havingoxaliplatin back in 2013/2014. Capecitabine Suggested Tablet Combination Table for dose rounding). Ask them if you can take paracetamol to help loweryour temperature. Hi: I found out I had a tumor in my upper colon on February 7, 2017. Some foods may taste different or have no taste. Unfortunately I now have more lung tumours so waiting for an appointment to see what is recommended. Dont have immunisations with live vaccines while youre having treatment and for up to 12 months afterwards. You may also find that some foods taste different from usual or that you prefer to eat spicier foods. Most people get it along with Xeloda. Less commonly your calcium levels might drop. Like JJ I had Folfox. I had chemo on Monday, took the next 2 days off and then worked for the next 2 weeks with no problem. It may grow backa different colour or be curlier than before. They also check how well your liver and kidneys are working. Taste changesusually get better after treatment finishes. Just started FOLFOX on April 14/17. If you have headaches, tell your doctor. Copyright 2000-2022 Cancer Survivors Network. Near a minor league team and went to close to 60 games. You have a new cannula each time you have treatment. Doctors usually recommend that people with cancer have a flu vaccination and a coronavirus (covid) vaccination. If the number of red blood cells is low, this is called anaemia. I guess that makes me T3 N1b M0. This treatment can cause back pain and pain at the drip site during treatment. Activity of oxaliplatin plus capecitabine (CapeOx) with lapatinib for metastatic colorectal cancer: results from two patients treated on a clinical study Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. Maybe you'll be one who doesn't react badly. . FOLFOX Protocol V1.2. They may give you a copy of the treatment plan to take home with you. People with weak immune systems can have these, as they are not live vaccinations. Your oncologist would maybe have knowledge if others found a reduction helped . Treatment options are often the same for both stage 4 and recurrent rectal cancer. Administration Oxaliplatin is administered in 250-500mL glucose 5% over 2 hours. It is important to take anti sickness medicines as prescribed even if you dont feel sick. It is important to use these as you are told to. Before starting treatment with capecitabine you have a blood test to check levels of an enzyme called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD). Sorry to hear you have more tumours, I hope future treatment goes well,I was classed as stage 4/terminal in January 2018 and would be having palliative care,was given between 6 months and 2 years depending how treatment went,I had chemo but lasted 3 sessions as my red and white count and liver count were all over the place, after 3 months had a thermal ablation on my lung and the following month I had 30 sessions of radio on my throat, I'm still here and believe being positive and upbeat about it helps, I have my low days but then set myself targets of what I want to do,all the best, Update, decided to go ahead with the reduced Oxaliplatin and had it on Friday, maybe a bit early but my tinnitus has not got worse but my nausea is almost non exsistent and I'm eating better than the other sessions I had, think I made the right choice. 1,2. You might have two different strengths of tablets to make up the correct dose. No matter how bad I felt- and believe me, I felt bad - I always got out of bed. It is important to take them exactly as your nurse or pharmacist explains. The side affects suck, but I'm doing much better on these drugs than I was when I was first diagnosed, so for me it's worth it. Less commonly you might also bleed from other areas of the body for other reasons. On day 1 you have oxaliplatin as an infusion. I told the doctor at my next review before my second treatment and in my case because the pains were so bad they did reduce the strength of the treatment. FOLFIRINOX. Feeling or being sickis usually well controlled with anti sickness medicines. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about this. Whetheryou have a full or an empty stomach can affect how much of a drug gets into your bloodstream. I have several pairs of soft winter gloves ready to go, as well as thick wool socks. Repeat every 21 days for 4 cycles for low-risk stage III colon cancer (T1-3/N1). I was also lucky with good blood work. throbbing pain, redness or swelling in a leg or arm. And yes, I would be walking around the stadium with a chemo bottle under my shirt. Anything colder than room temperature sets it off. This treatment may cause hearing changes, including hearing loss. sharp chest pain, which may be worse when you cough or take a deep breath. FOLFIRI Protocol V1.1. VAT no: 668265007, Coping with the news you have incurable cancer, Spring Picture Festival - Share your Spring. But if you are having radiotherapy to the head or neck, do not suck on ice. INTRODUCTION; REGIMENS. Both went away after a few days. I can't comment on the treatment, as I think I had about every side effect in the book, so you don't need to hear from me, but there are several folks here on the forum, who did very well Oxaliplatin and Xeloda (I was on the Oxi and 5FU infusion) and I'm sure they will be happy to help you along your way. Tell your nurse or doctor immediatelyif at any time you feel unwell. And today I learned my "copay" for two weeks of capecitabine is just short of $1,100USD. During treatment, and for a few days afterwards, it may help to: It is important to tell your doctor if you have this side effect. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Your nurse or doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you. avoid tight-fitting socks, shoes and gloves. This means you have the drugs and then a rest to allow your body to recover. Sometimes, looking back, I wonder if I had just pushed myself a little more, I may not have suffered as much as I did. They have various thickness/heaviness and those were the ones I used, including sometimes sleeping with them. Very rarely, capecitabine may cause a more serious skin condition. It is also important to empty your bladder regularly and to try to pass urine as soon as you feel the need to go. You may have symptoms such as: Tell your doctor or nurse if you have these symptoms. It is still possible for the heart to be affected even if these test results are normal. Outline. This is for 2 weeks following their vaccination. The tube stays in place throughout the course of treatment. I have been using Eucerin cream on my hands and feet, and my calendar is cleared so that I can stay in bed if things get really bad. You may have a skin rash which then blisters and your skin can peel. I didn't have that combination, I had Folfox. Sometimes they reduce the dose. It is easier to prevent sickness rather than treating it once it has started. Things like door knobs and not only things in the fridge but the fridge handle just to get into it. Call your doctor or the 24-hour number the hospital has given you. You may also become unable to hear some high-pitched sounds. VAT no: 668265007. A reaction may happen during the infusion, causing a skin rash, itching, swelling of the lips, face or throat, breathing difficulties, fever and chills. Cancer and some cancer treatments can increase the risk of a blood clot. You may get some of the side effects we mention, but you are unlikely to get all of them. Hi , Welcome back to the forum . Oxaliplatin is normally given together with other drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. Sometimes people who have had the live shingles vaccine can get a shingles type rash. If colon cancer is early stage (limited to intestine tissue or surrounding lymph nodes), it is commonly given with the goal of cure. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. This is to help lower your risk of getting COVID-19 while having cancer treatment and until your immune system recovers from treatment. I am an otherwise healthy and active 58 year old man. Rarely, oxaliplatin can affect the nervous system. Authors Tabraiz A Mohammed 1 , Trevor Dennie, Kyle D Holen. Capecitabine may cause severediarrhoea. I wrote my. His Drs says theres no standard line second-line treatment . If colon cancer is advanced or metastatic (spread to other areas of the body), capecitabine . tiny red or purple spots on the skin that may look like a rash. One former member used to drink cold water while being infused with the oxy and it prevented a lot of the cold issues. Thanks for the comments. It's been quite a while since I had chemo, but I think it was oxaliplatin that, caused the electrical shock when touching something cold. You couldlose all your hair. Capecitabine works best if it's broken down in the stomach with food. It is important not to become pregnant or father a child while you're having treatment and for 6 months afterwards. Wear gloves and I even wore flip flops in the shower to keep my feet warm. Moisturiseyour skin regularly. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. I don't feel tired or anything at all. This is calledanaemia. Contact the hospital straight away on the 24-hour contact number you have been given if: It is important to follow any specific advice your cancer treatment team gives you. They can check the cause and give you medicine to help. You have oxaliplatin and capecitabine chemotherapy as cycles of treatment. Physicians . Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms as they can prescribe drugs to help. Always tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about any side effects you have. Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us. Tell your doctor or nurse if you are finding it difficult to control your weight. This treatment can cause your blood sugar and sodium levels to go up. The main problems I've had was the Peripheral Neuropathy which started near the end of my treatment. XE or CAP - capecitabine (Xeloda ) OX - oxaliplatin. Your doctor or nurse will talk to you about this. The oncologist wasn't convinced the AF was caused by chemo so when I had lung mets surgically removed in 2016 he prescribedcapecitabine as a mop- up treatment. Avoiding fatty or fried foods, eating small meals and snacks, drinking plenty of water, and relaxation techniquescan allhelp. Tell your treatment teamif you have this. Our community is available 24/7 and has dedicated forums where . I know I won't put gloves on to get things out of the fridge, so I pull my sleeves down over my hands. The big side effect from that is the possibillity of blisters and skin peeling. It can affect your throat causing it to feel as though it is difficult to breathe and swallow. Capecitabine and oxaliplatin drug monographs, Cancer Care Ontario. Before or on the day of treatment, a nurse or person trained to take blood (phlebotomist) will take a blood sample from you. Many facilities will have programs with finanical assistance, like MSK can set up payment plans and the rest to make it easier. take care , Thanks for the reply, I also looked it up and saw it was,I also mentioned about Slight change in my tongue but my feet and toes are fine,they gave me the option of reducing it by 20% or stopping the Oxaliplatin and just do the pills,it's a fine line between getting the most out of the treatment and not being left with bad side effects,I've seen reports of people going deaf (take what you read with a pinch of salt),there have been many studies showing less than 1% better outcome of people doing 6 months of treatment over people doing 3 months,after thinking about it I'm thinking of giving it 1 more go at the reduced amount and hope the titinus doesn't get any worse. I had a touch of each possible side effect, but limited. Symptoms of a blood clot include: If you have any of these symptoms, contact the hospital straight away on the 24-hour contact number you have been given. This might happen during treatment, or in the first few days after treatment. Tell your doctor or nurse if you keep gettingheadaches. Maybe others will recall it or be able to provide some information on it. Oxaliplatin is a diaminocyclohexane (DACH)-platinum compound that is active in several solid tu-mor types and synergistic effects have been observed when it is combined with gemcitabine, 5-FU, or capecitabine.11-13 Oxaliplatin has been studied in combination with gemcitabine (GemOx) in 2 large randomized trials and, although neither demon- Registered office: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ. They are named after the initials of the drugs used for treatment. Signs of a reaction can include: Your nurse will check you for signs of a reaction during your treatment. I liked Gold Bond Aloe, but everyone has their favorite. Goals of therapy: Capecitabine + oxaliplatin can be given to shrink tumors and decrease symptoms of colon cancer. Or ifyou can't drink to replace the lost fluid. This will have a calming effect and help your breathing return to normal. You might have other symptoms depending on where the infection is. Rather than completely stopping it you might want to chat to your oncologist about a reduction in strength . Some medicines can affect how this treatment works or be harmful when you are having it. Best of luck to you, I hope your side effects are minor and tolerable. The skin on your hands and feet may become sore, red, or may peel. I am a sports junkie and love baseball. If you have low levels of an enzyme called DPD (DPD deficiency), you may have a higher risk of severe or life-threatening side effects. A blood clot is serious, but it can be treated with drugs that thin the blood (anticoagulants). It is important not to drive or operate machinery if you notice these effects. Repeat every 21 days for 8 cycles for high-risk stage III colon cancer (any T4 and . A lot of it may just be luck or makeup, things not in our control, but mindset and determination are also a big part of all of this. The timing worked out well for me in that about 7 sessions in I started getting REAL tried about two days after disconnect. Live vaccines contain a very weak version of the illness they are vaccinating you against. God bless us all troopers!! I hope it's the same for you! Your doctor can give you drugs to help control some side effects. After that you have a rest period with no treatment for 7 days. During treatment you usually see a cancer doctor, a chemotherapy nurse or a specialist nurse, and a specialist pharmacist. Tiredness and weakness (fatigue)can happen during and after treatment. The drugs may harm a developing baby. Some days I didn't make it off of the couch, and some days I didn't get out of my night clothes, but I did get out of bed. Donate today to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. blood in your urine (pee) or stools (poo). You may have nosebleeds or bleeding gums after brushing your teeth. Try different foods to find out what tastes best to you. Affiliation 1 . Vaccinations can reduce your risk of getting certain infections. Since I am so skinny it seems like it's a tendon protruding on my skin. You take capecitabine tablets in the morning. It is just that there are so many unknowns, it gets frustrating. On day of hiccups, one day bad bowel movements. There, that sounded less commanding. Its a horrible condition . It is a treatment for bowel cancer (colorectal cancer). Whatever cancer throws your way, were right there with you. 1. Capecitabine is taken as tablets. Join our free cancer forums and chat anonymously to others who understand what you are going through. We cannot list every side effect for this treatment. Your nurse willtell you what products you can use on your skin to help. Keep them in the original package and at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight. For patients receiving this in combination with oxaliplatin: AdultsDose is based on body size and must be determined by your doctor. Hearing changes usually get better after this treatment ends. You may have tests to see how well your heart is working. For instance, some people might notice their poo is quite dark or they might pass fresh blood. April 2017 #1. Chemotherapy alone - Adjuvant capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) for stage II to III gastric cancer - Capecitabine plus oxaliplatin advanced esophagogastric cancer - Docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (DCF) - Modified docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (modified DCF) - Epirubicin, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (ECF) - Epirubicin, cisplatin, and . If you have an intolerance to lactose, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. A chemotherapy nurse will give it to you. Welcome. I kind of wonder if this will go away soon. You have each treatment cycle in the . Oxaliplatin and capecitabine is a chemotherapy combination known as XELOX. This includes vitamins, herbal supplements and over the counter remedies. They check your levels of blood cells and other substances in the blood. I only took off infusion day and worked and worked out the rest of the time. The oxilaplatin was unpleasant with the neuropathy side effects but it's different for everyone and having to do it now that spring is here will help. A low white blood cell count is sometimes called neutropenia. Your doctor will advise you not to get pregnant or make someone pregnant while having this treatment. At that time I was only working M-W (not related to chemo). You have oxaliplatin as a drip into your bloodstream over 2 hours. You might also feel feverish and your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Contact your advice line or doctor straight away if you have any of these symptoms, eye problems such as watery eyes, inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) or vision changes such as blurred or double vision, high blood pressure, much more rarely you may get a low blood pressure, kidney changes you will have regular blood tests to check for this, problems with passing urine such as burning or stinging when going, passing blood and changes to how often you go. Put it on hands and feet religiously, morning and night to minimize problems. Ugh. You will see a doctor or nurse before you have chemotherapy. At the end of the rest period, you start your second cycle of XELOX. Methods: mEOC/GOG 241 is a multi-centre randomised phase II trial (UK, USA) in chemo- naive pts with advanced/recurrent . Sucking sugar-free sweets may help with this. LOL. 52.8% of patients accomplished full dose of adjuvant chemotherapy in nCT arm compared to 44.1% in nCRT arm (P= 0.065). You might be breathlessand lookpale due to a drop in red blood cells. But the team was on the road One of the things that is most important it try not to worry or dwell on this s--t that has been handed to you. Remember it is very unlikely that you will have all of these side effects, but you might have some of them at the same time. For colorectal cancer: You might have one or more of them. This will protect your partner if any of the drug is in your semen or vaginal fluid. Capecitabine and lapatinib were given orally at escalating doses, starting at capecitabine 1500 mg/m(2)/day on days 1-14 and lapatinib 1000 mg daily on days 1-21. You may have tests to check your lungs. Getting to the park and walkling around got some exercise happening and just put me in a great mental state. However, there has only been experience in Japanese patients with using CapOX therapy, in which capecitabine and oxaliplatin are used in . CAPOX (also called XELOX) - capecitabine and oxaliplatin; capecitabine alone; Stage 4 or recurrent . Our Cancer Information Nurse Specialists are dedicated cancer nurses available to talk to on our Macmillan Cancer Support Line. I hope that you will hear from some of our members' experiences of these chemo tablets. To add to what JJ said, if you have issues finding gloves, I actually used some gloves I got at Lowes. CAPOX (oxaliplatin & capecitabine) CRP09 CR008-v1.5 Page 5 of 5 Issue Date 28.02.18 Expiry Date: 01.03.2021 Table of dose adjustments according to CTC toxicity (Not PPE/hand/foot syndrome) Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 1st appearance Interrupt treatment until resolved to grade 0/1, then . Feeling tired is a common side effect of this treatment. administration of oxaliplatin can be given. This treatment may make your eyes feel sore, red and itchy (conjunctivitis). Before starting this treatment, you should have a blood test to check whether you have low levels of an enzyme called DPD. The week I was on chemo was the time when I dropped a bit of weight, was fortunate not nauseous, but not hungry. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines you are taking. I also have been left with painful feet which I did mention but not until after all my chemo had finished! My dose is three tablets twice a . But for some people they may never go away. I guess in life I always try to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Modifying the capecitabine dosing schedule from 14 days on, 7 days off (14/7) to 7 days on, 7 days off (7/7) may enable higher doses and improved antitumor efficacy in colorectal cancer xenografts. Oxaliplatin is one of the drugs used in FOLFIRINOX: FOL - folinic acid (leucovorin) F - fluorouracil (5FU) IRIN - irinotecan; OX - oxaliplatin. You take capecitabine tablets from the evening of day 1 to the morning of day 15. This is called tinnitus. Brilliant news . Introduction & Objective: The combination of oxaliplatin and capecitabine has demonstrated its effect against various gastrointestinal cancers. If you have DPD deficiency, this can affect the treatments that are available for you. Any changes to your skin are usually temporary and improve when treatment finishes. Depending on your needs, you may have between 4 and 8 cycles. I was on it in the winter and was often shocked at what would set it off in the house which was warm. Public Health England A number of large-scale clinical trials have demonstrated that using a combination of oxaliplatin and fluoropyrimidines as an adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II/III colon cancer improved the prognosis. Oxaliplatin & Capecitabine. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Babies have the live rotavirus vaccine. So far as is permitted by law, Macmillan does not accept liability in relation to the use of any information contained in this publication or third party information or websites included or referred to in it. avoid alcohol, caffeine, milk products, high-fat foods and high-fibre foods. i found that even though I received the same drugs each time, every session was different. Chemotherapy - Discussion Forum Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine chemotherapy advice.. New; Chemotherapy forum requires membership for participation - click to join Were here to provide physical, financial and emotional support. The results showed great effectiveness of the treatment and the patient remains progression-free and continuous decrease of CA-199 level as of to-date. drinking plenty of fluids, especially water. No stomach cramps or anything like that. It is important to use contraception during your treatment and for a while after treatment finishes. This is who we mean when we mention doctor, nurse or pharmacist in this information. Capecitabine has the potential to replace 5-FU/LV as the optimal combination partner for oxaliplatin at a higher cost. Also operating in Northern Ireland. It takes weeks for it to show up and once it's warm out I don't think it would be nearly so bad. The skin may also begin to peel. Distant metastasis has been the main failure pattern for locoregionally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) patients, and intensified neoadjuvant chemotherapy has become a popular research topic. All three drugs, whether used singly or as part of a combination regimen, are relatively well tolerated and have "milder" adverse effects when compared to other chemotherapy drugs. Mother (66F, colon CA IIIB) is starting her 4th round of XELOX ( capecitabine +oxaliplatin) and has 4 more to go. 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