Hey family,
Well, I had an allergic reaction to Iressa which has prompted my onc. to take me off of it for 9 days. Then he will try to put me back on it by having me take it every other day for a week or so. In addition to a very bad rash on my face (basically raw skin), my face swelled up particularly my eyes. My neck and chin were also very swollen (fluid). I gained 6 lbs in 1 week. Lovely, huh?
I am getting a little scared now because I have always thought of Iressa as being the end of the line. I have unsuccessful with Cisplatin and Taxotere chemos. Is there any other treatments? Has anyone else not been able to take Iressa that was offered another treatment? I just found out that my cancer which is NSCL adneocarcinoma is also with BAC features. It started in the left lung, but I have multiple nodules in the right lung now, too along with 2 enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinal area. Any positive stories would be a big help now.
It's my birthday this Sunday and I'm so happy to celebrate another year, but at 54 I don't want this to be my last one. I'm much more scared than I've let my family (biological members) know about.
Thanks for any suggestions or advice.
CathyR