Advice on drug

[Miceal58]

My wife is on gefitinib doing fairly well cancer stable but she has very bad itching in her arms any advice has used e45 not helping

[Kimidge]

Try Aveeno

[Dexter68]

Hi my mum is on Getnifib (Iressa) for the last 12 months. She takes antihistamines (she spoke to her consultant) she also uses zerobase cream prescribed from the doctors. Hope of help

[Miceal58 in reply to Dexter68]

Thank you so much for your reply

[pembro1]

Hi I am on Prembro but have had skin issues and itching. I tried e45 and Aveeno then a light steroid cream but none worked well and over a period of months the rash spread. The heat of summer and sun made it worse. My doctors referred me to a dermatologist and now I use Cetraben cream and when needed Betamethasone ointment. This works really well and if you do not improve get referred, I wish I had earlier rather than struggle on.

[Monique86]

I've been using Benedryl Gel, sometimes an over the counter steroid cream and Aveeno

cream for intense itching. I do get some relief but it is only temporary.

[Miceal58]

Thank you everyone for your coments

[Adders2018]

My mum had really bad itchy skin when on ifatamib. She met a lady who makes creams especially for people with cancer going through treatment. It did seem to help her. If it's helpful I can find her details for you?