Experiences with

Tarceva

When I got home I did some more research and after reading several forums and other documents I came across evidence and people who have been given Erlotinib/Tarceva despite being EGFR negative and had very good results.

The FDA based their approval on the results of the clinical trial RELAY which showed that patients receiving Cyramza and Tarceva went longer periods of time without progression and their response to treatment lasted longer than those receiving Tarceva by itself.

I am now on Tagrisso for my stage 4 Lung Cancer and the side effects are much better than Tarceva but the Dr. makes me take a Muga scan every three months to make sure the Tagrisso is not damaging my heart.. Does anyone else have to to these scans?

Hi all I’m one of the lucky ones on Tarceva since February for lung cancer if any of you kind people could let me know as my hair has started to fall out in handfuls will I loss it all just trying to decide to cut it very short or leave it .

Hi all I’m new to this got told I had lung cancer at the end of January started on Tarceva in February and delighted with the treatment and feeling very lucky.i got the rash on face and upper body after 3 weeks taking tablets but it’s cleared up on 100mg twice a day of minocin I am losing my hair the

and just seem to think the worse ..I’ve never had a biopsy done on my lung but they said it was caused by some sort of protein deficiency or something like that ,and was put on chemo ( tablet form ) but took really poorly and they gave me 7 week break then started me on another type of chemo pill ...Tarceva

At the end of September, I began my first dose of Tarceva at 150mg. In December that was cut to 100mg and sometime later, I was cutting the 150mg in two to take only 75mg each night. My cycling continued with lots of training rides of 30 - 50 miles and I loved it.

Ive been on Tarceva for almost 6 years and have lost all my Hair good thing I have thé face for short haïr. I hot m'y haïr in early match and it has not grown back

My dad was not on Tagrisso, but if such occurs and then disease flare involves rapid leptomeningeal, they are finding Tarceva has helped the disease flare that Tagrisso can potentially cause, for those with EGFR.

Have taken Tarceva since Sept of 2014 and had never connected the scabbing on the top of my head as being Tarceva side effect. The responses here are quite interesting. I’ve always thought it was from being old with a bald head.

Anyone have issues with your scalp? Mine is very sore, red and scabby???

He was moving on to his last radiation treatment and then possibly Tarceva next after a meeting was going on the next day about my dad. The next morning we ran to the hospital as my dads lungs failed which caused his heart to stop.

Oh and he does not have EGFR detected but Tarceva is still being considered as second line without EGFR for the leptomeningeal and since his options for a lot of systemic treatments are not really options right now. He was found to have 2 genetic mutations - APC and TP53.

He needs Tagrisso, tarceva or Keytruda!! Maybe even Opdivo. I don’t know but I DO know chemo isn’t just what he needs!!

Has anyone figured out how to straighten your Tarceva hair? Ive tried lots of things but still my hair is so kinky. I used to have thin straight hair and now its short and kinky. My son is getting married in a few weeks andI need some help to get my hair picture ready if thats even possible.

After a long time to made a post until now I have time to share with you all that my husband passed away this past May 28 , he was doing great with Tarceva unfortunately he developed multiple blood clots on both lungs, and suddenly he couldn't breath, the paramedics did everything on his power to help

How are doing on Tarceva now?

Has anyone taken a two week break from Tarceva after long time use 4 yrs. will it stop it from working?

At least I have four months of relative comfort to enjoy before facing the side effects of Tarceva or any other treatment if that is what is decided after the next scan. Wish me luck.

I was told if I had a rash Tarceva was working. Having been on Tarceva for nearly a year the rash and most other side effects have disappeared. I'm quite apprehensive now and wonder if that is an indication that Tarceva has stopped working?