Crizotinib has been prescribed for state 4 nsclc

[Hassan786]

hi I had been actually diagnosed with leimyosarcoma in calf muscle two years ago and successfully it was surgically removed and later no chemo was given. However in my scans there was a lung lesion that was there is scans but it was missed and left untreated till it reached stage 4. Now that I have been asked file pet and other molecular level tests for adenocarcinona lung and it is advanced nsclc and I have to start medicine today . Kindly guide what precautions should I take while Crizotinib and what About the phlegm cough that I have. Is it ok ..

[Miranda_GO2 Partner]

Hello, Crizotinib is a medication that is used for NSCLC that has a specific biomarker (like ALK or ROS1). Do you know what biomarker was found from the molecular testing? Depending on what mutation was found I can send you additional information and resources for you to connect with others with the same mutation.

It's normal to be nervous when starting a new medication, be sure to talk to your doctor about your concerns and the coughing of the phlegm (especially if it gets worse). I'm going to link information about crizotinib here that you might find helpful to read: xalkori.com/

Also, I see that you posted in our SCLC group but you might also find it helpful to post in our general lung cancer group because this groups is for people with SCLC, so there are only a few people with NSCLC who read these posts. Here's the link to that group: healthunlocked.com/lung-can...

Sending you all my best, looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Miranda from GO2 for Lung Cancer

Senior Manager, Support Services

[Croxfest]

Hi, thanks for reaching out to me, unfortunately your cancer is different to mine, sounds like you have secondary cancer in your lung. You have nsclc, whereas i have sclc, two different cancers. I did have extensive chemo and radiotherapy, but not the same as you. I suggest searching for secondary cancer or nsclc.Wishing you the best