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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Weekends?
Asked by Gizz on Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Weekends?
I forgot what the nurse said about if I continue taking my Chemo pills even on the weekends when I don't have radiation days. So question, does anyone know if the pills are continuous or I don't take them on the weekend. Thought I'd ask before I call the nurse and ask. Thanks!
4 Answers from the Community
Morwen
Only your nurse knows. Call her right away.
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over 1 year agoJaneA
You should call to make sure. But when I was having radiation combined with chemo pills (Xeloda), I DID NOT take the chemo pills on the weekends. 5 days on with the radiation. Weekends free of radiation and chemo pills to allow our body to rest.
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over 1 year agoMelMom
My treatment is monday - friday.
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over 1 year agoGizz
Thanks for all your responses. I agree with you that I stop on the days of no radiation. I will still call and make sure this is correct.
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