The report does not change the fact that for some people Iressa still works wonders, either with symptom relief, stability, tumor reduction...
Everyone must talk to their own doctors about their own situation. This may not have been a study limited to BAC characteristics, or younger woman or nonsmokers... We all know that all drugs do not work the same for everyone.
If Iressa is working for you, it is between you and your oncologist unless it is pulled from the market. At this time it appears that it is going to be made available to those for whom it is working. I am a nonsmoking woman with BAC.
I am going to take Iressa as long as they will let me and as long as it continues to work. I am on an IRESSA list with many people in my situation who feel the same way. I am thankful to have Tarceva as the next step.