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    3 years and 7 months surviving

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Hello, I just wanted to do a quick update for everyone on my cancer journey. It started April 2006. I was 43 years old, nonsmoker who thought I had pneumonia. Surprise, it was IIIB Adenocarcinoma. Went through gemzar and carboplatin and radiation - back for more radiation due to a new tumor, then since May 2007 I have been on Tarceva 50 mg. 75 mg was too much for my system.

    Anyway, I am still battling nodules growing in both lungs but they are small and not causing any discomfort. Staying on Tarceva until a major change.

    I just want to encourage you if you are just starting this cancer diagnosis, hang in there. God is still in the miracle business. They told me April 25, 2006 that I had 6 months to live. Here I am with a good quality of life and working, taking care of my family and living with lung cancer. You can do it.

    I pray for the best for you, if you'd like to talk, just message me.

    PET scan results

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Sandra:

    I just read this, so sorry to hear this for you. I know and agree with Kasey. Cancer is a real pain in the butt!

    I will be praying for good results with the tarceva for you. Keep your spirits high and know that we are all wishing and hoping for the best for you.

    Read a good book or watch a funny movie. Keep smiling!

    Betty

    Shingles

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Well, I don't have shingles. I have bad case of dermatitis. I guess from the tarceva. I am clearing up with antibiotics and prescription shampoo and a salve for the back of my head.

    I was so frustrated last week. I know the tarceva is working, but the devil makes it so easy to not want to take the drug. My last check up was good, no sign of cancer so I know that it is doing the job. I have been on tarceva for 17 months now.

    Betty

    Shingles

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I think that I have shingles around the back of my head. I am going to get checked tomorrow, but I am in some pain. It hurts to wash my hair and combing it is very painful. Also, the right side of my face is a little numb feeling.

    Anyone else experience shingles? I am on Tarceva and my blood counts have been good for quite awhile.

    Thanks for any info.

    Betty

    Do You Ever Feel like a Leper

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    Hi Lilly,

    I have a funny story about work... it wasn't funny at the time but now I look back and laugh at the girl. I had a secretary whose grandmother had just went through breast cancer. So, when I was diagnosed and on chemo she told one of our realtors that she was afraid to go to the bathroom after me since my chemo might cause her to become sterile! I thought I would scream!!! However, I emailed Dr. West and he sent me a speedy reply that said that was crazy and I simply forwarded it to her and the other agent. Never another word! :roll:

    Betty

    Tarceva and Joint Pain

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Anne,

    Thanks for posting. I read some of your info. Hang in there girl!! Life is tough sometimes but we have to be tougher!

    I too ache when I am in bed. My knees and ankles mostly. Today not so bad, but I dropped a picture of ice tea last week because of the pain in my right wrist. Is this an over the counter drug? I haven't heard of it.

    Thank you again,

    betty

    Tarceva and Joint Pain

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I have been on Tarceva 75 mg for one year and have just started experiencing joint pain. Does anyone have any advice or have you experienced the joint pain and did the doctor take you off of tarceva for this?

    Thanks for the info!

    Betty

    tarceva

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    I have been on Tarceva since May 07. It is working great. They did drop me to 75mg a day which has helped with the face breaking out, now my arms are starting to get little red marks and bumps on them. Besides an occasional upset stomach, tarceva has been great for me.

    Good wishes, we will be praying for you.

    Betty

    Thyroid problem

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I too have been battling the thyroid issue. I am on 88 mg of synthroid a day. Seems to be helping now though. I was unusually tired, lost weight and just couldn't function too well. I thought the cancer was back full force, but my gen. practictioner said he wanted to test the thryoid and it was the problem. It took about 1 month of the synthroid for me to feel better. Just recently it took a dip again and I started feeling more tired so they upped the mg.

    Thank goodness for baby oil. It seems to help with the dry skin and I have to condition my hair daily. It was falling out but it has quit doing that. Didn't lose too much though.

    allergic reaction to tarceva?

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Been on tarceva since June with some minor side effects but lately since starting an antibiotic I have noticed that my tongue is swelling. Called my general practioner and he said to change antibiotics but that hasn't changed the tongue swelling. The swelling went down with liquid benedryl...but I wonder if anyone else on tarceva has ever had the same type of reaction.

    Please let me know if you have experienced this. Dr. West said to ask you all because he hasn't heard of this occuring. Thanks for your input.

    Betty

    Tarceva.....How Long?

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Starting tarceva tomorrow. When is a good time to take it, morning or night? Any suggestions from those on it?

    My original cancer area in the lung is clear just scar tissue, but now the fluid in the upper lobe tested positive with needle biopsy and negative on pet scan so that is why I am starting tarceva and 38 more radiation treatments this week.

    I don't feel really bad, just a little tired.

    Please fill me in on tarceva rights and wrongs.

    Thanks,

    Betty

    One year anniversary of diagnosis

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    I just wanted to share that this time last year I was so sick and now this year I am so much better. Praising God for a miracle in my life each day. The doctors diagnosis of only 6 months to live has passed by and I am doing well.

    For all who are just recently diagnosed, I just wanted to say hang in there and remain positive. A good positive attitude goes a long way.

    I am so thankful for life.

    Betty

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