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Optivo Skin trouble
Then went on
Tarceva
pills for 2 more. . They stopped working. Her doctor started her on Optivo. 1 2 &3 treatment went fine. Well #4 was a doosey. She got dizzy , confused her eye sight was getting bad. They had her get a CAT scan asap. To rule out encephalitis. So we stop the Optivo .
Then went on
Tarceva
pills for 2 more. . They stopped working. Her doctor started her on Optivo. 1 2 &3 treatment went fine. Well #4 was a doosey. She got dizzy , confused her eye sight was getting bad. They had her get a CAT scan asap. To rule out encephalitis. So we stop the Optivo .
ChickisGirl
in
Lung Cancer Support
6 years ago
Are you receiving or have you received immunotherapy for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the last 12 months?
Please note:
Tarceva
, Giotrif and Iressa are considered targeted therapies; NSCLC patients who have had targeted therapy but have not yet had immunotherapy will not meet inclusion criteria for this study."
Please note:
Tarceva
, Giotrif and Iressa are considered targeted therapies; NSCLC patients who have had targeted therapy but have not yet had immunotherapy will not meet inclusion criteria for this study."
JanetteR57
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
6 years ago
Light chemo and radiation? Questions
Hubby is finishing 5 months of
Tarceva
and the Dr wants to go to 6 weeks of what he says is “ lighter” chemo and radiation. Chemo weekly and radiation daily. What can we expect? Side effects? He’s been working full time so far, any ideas for what that might look like? Thanks for your help!
Hubby is finishing 5 months of
Tarceva
and the Dr wants to go to 6 weeks of what he says is “ lighter” chemo and radiation. Chemo weekly and radiation daily. What can we expect? Side effects? He’s been working full time so far, any ideas for what that might look like? Thanks for your help!
mrsthehoney
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Lung Cancer Support
6 years ago
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Update: Change of treatment again
Friends: I had a difficult couple of months on the MSKCC clinical trial ( combo of
Tarceva
and MEK inhibitor trametinib) that concluded with leaving the trial. My first scan showed some shrinkage in the lung, but still those pesky lymph nodes all grew.
Friends: I had a difficult couple of months on the MSKCC clinical trial ( combo of
Tarceva
and MEK inhibitor trametinib) that concluded with leaving the trial. My first scan showed some shrinkage in the lung, but still those pesky lymph nodes all grew.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
6 years ago
Next steps are coming...
Has been on
Tarceva
since August 1. On October 27th, we have a chest CT scan to see if it has worked. Yes, I have scanxiety. If it has worked, radiation is next. So he has asked me what to expect with radiation.
Has been on
Tarceva
since August 1. On October 27th, we have a chest CT scan to see if it has worked. Yes, I have scanxiety. If it has worked, radiation is next. So he has asked me what to expect with radiation.
mrsthehoney
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Tarceva rash
Has anyone ever been on
Tarceva
and experienced the
Tarceva
rash? I have been on it for just about a year now. The rash is more like acne. I just want to see what people are using to take care of it. I am using 2% hydrocortisone cream, and clindamycin 1% gel.
Has anyone ever been on
Tarceva
and experienced the
Tarceva
rash? I have been on it for just about a year now. The rash is more like acne. I just want to see what people are using to take care of it. I am using 2% hydrocortisone cream, and clindamycin 1% gel.
Jvoulo
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Three weeks into my trial, and still adjusting
My side effects from the combo of
Tarceva
and trametinib are rash, diarrhea and tiredness. The rash and diarrhea are being beaten into submission by the proactive treatments prescribed by my MSKCC team. The tiredness - not so much. I have discovered the delights of the afternoon nap.
My side effects from the combo of
Tarceva
and trametinib are rash, diarrhea and tiredness. The rash and diarrhea are being beaten into submission by the proactive treatments prescribed by my MSKCC team. The tiredness - not so much. I have discovered the delights of the afternoon nap.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Personal update: Here comes clinical trial #2!
It is combining
Tarceva
(erlotinib) and Mekinist (trametinib), a MEK inhibitor, and could be a good choice for my current unusual mutation status of having both EGFR and BRAF. I am incredibly impressed with Dr. Yu and with MSKCC.
It is combining
Tarceva
(erlotinib) and Mekinist (trametinib), a MEK inhibitor, and could be a good choice for my current unusual mutation status of having both EGFR and BRAF. I am incredibly impressed with Dr. Yu and with MSKCC.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Oncologist update- EGFR is present
Starting
Tarceva
tomorrow. Experiences and any information is welcome!
Starting
Tarceva
tomorrow. Experiences and any information is welcome!
mrsthehoney
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
New patient-driven group for EGFR patients with resistance to targeted treatment
This includes patients who have become resistant to
Tarceva
, Iressa, Gilotrif, and Tagrisso, and patients who have been in clinical trials for experimental T790M drugs.
This includes patients who have become resistant to
Tarceva
, Iressa, Gilotrif, and Tagrisso, and patients who have been in clinical trials for experimental T790M drugs.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Update - my Foundation One report is in. 😯
My oncologist at Roswell has found one clinical trial in all of the US that might fit my situation - a combo of
Tarceva
and a MEK inhibitor way down in Florida, at Moffitt.
My oncologist at Roswell has found one clinical trial in all of the US that might fit my situation - a combo of
Tarceva
and a MEK inhibitor way down in Florida, at Moffitt.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Tarceva
Anyone taking
tarceva
?
Anyone taking
tarceva
?
cvictory
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
Good results but seeking more info. on NSCLung Cancer using drug Tarceva
Diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLung Cancer in Dec. 2016 and started taking
Tarceva
on Feb. 17 at 150 mg. This dosage shrunk my cancer in half;however, my liver functions went sky high. SCCA determined that dosage was too toxic for me and reduced the dosage to 100mg.
Diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLung Cancer in Dec. 2016 and started taking
Tarceva
on Feb. 17 at 150 mg. This dosage shrunk my cancer in half;however, my liver functions went sky high. SCCA determined that dosage was too toxic for me and reduced the dosage to 100mg.
PeggieH
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
A newbie!
On
Tarceva
100mg after reacting to 150mg. I have 3 grown up children and 4 grandchildren and the best hubby ever. Just wanted to introduce myself and if anyone wishes to swap stories please feel free to contact me. Btw I'm also a mad Andy Murray fan!
On
Tarceva
100mg after reacting to 150mg. I have 3 grown up children and 4 grandchildren and the best hubby ever. Just wanted to introduce myself and if anyone wishes to swap stories please feel free to contact me. Btw I'm also a mad Andy Murray fan!
Granscotland
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
7 years ago
Essiac Tea and Tarceva
Does anyone use this tea and are on
Tarceva
? I hear its good for liver detox but I know
Tarceva
is a toxin that I need to keep my cancer at bay. I want to keep my body as healthy as possible but unsure about this tea. Any suggestions?
Does anyone use this tea and are on
Tarceva
? I hear its good for liver detox but I know
Tarceva
is a toxin that I need to keep my cancer at bay. I want to keep my body as healthy as possible but unsure about this tea. Any suggestions?
cammfam4
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
PET Scan tomorrow
I've been on
Tarceva
going on 14 months now. With my last CT scan there was a slight change so I'm having a PET scan tomorrow. I pray it doesn't show hot for new cancer cells. I was hoping to get a couple years on
Tarceva
.
I've been on
Tarceva
going on 14 months now. With my last CT scan there was a slight change so I'm having a PET scan tomorrow. I pray it doesn't show hot for new cancer cells. I was hoping to get a couple years on
Tarceva
.
dreich58
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
My brother has edenocarcinoma.., everywhere ...
On
Tarceva
to shrink the many tumor . 3 weeks in... WE ARE HOPING ...
On
Tarceva
to shrink the many tumor . 3 weeks in... WE ARE HOPING ...
Betsy6159
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
How long does it take Tarceva to start working?
Not finding a T790 mutation, his doctor switched him to
Tarceva
. How long can we reasonab
l
y expect before there will be any effect? How long does it usually take before the drug starts to shrink the tumors?
Not finding a T790 mutation, his doctor switched him to
Tarceva
. How long can we reasonab
l
y expect before there will be any effect? How long does it usually take before the drug starts to shrink the tumors?
daughteradvocate
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
How do you stay positive?
It turned out to be EFGR Positive so I was told I would enter a trial that uses
Tarceva
. First they wanted me to undergo 6 weeks of radiation to the lymph nodes in the middle of my chest.
It turned out to be EFGR Positive so I was told I would enter a trial that uses
Tarceva
. First they wanted me to undergo 6 weeks of radiation to the lymph nodes in the middle of my chest.
Gmayer
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
What It's Like to Be in a Lung Cancer Clinical Trial - Part Two, The Clovis Pharmaceuticals Phase II Trial for CO-1686
This scan marked the six month mark in my first line treatment with
Tarceva
. As I read the news that my cancer was starting to grow again, my heart sank.
This scan marked the six month mark in my first line treatment with
Tarceva
. As I read the news that my cancer was starting to grow again, my heart sank.
scifiknitter
Blogger
in
Lung Cancer Support
7 years ago
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