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How effectice is xeloda (capecitabine) for metastatic breast cancer?
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Quite effective: Xeloda (capecitabine) is quite an effective drug and has been used in metastatic breast cancer. The response will be higher when it is combined with other chemotherapy agent- with additional possible side effects. Discuss further with you oncologist in detail.
Answered 5/3/2013
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