Henry1929 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 My wife is looking at some options. What have people's experience been with Alimta? side effects? Length of treatment? And Tarceva, any body had success with Tarceva after Iressa stopped being effective. I know everybody is different but some experience would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 My mom has just started Alimta this past Tuesday. The pre-meds took about a half hour to go in and the Alimta took about 15 minutes. Since then, mom has been pretty tired, but can't sleep. The only other side effect she is experiencing is a rash that is on her forehead, hands, and in her mouth. She is using Eucerin cream on her hands and head and diflucan for her mouth. Onc said the chemo is causing the thrush/yeast in her mouth and other places for any females reading.. Her treatment schedule is to get a dose (500 mg) every three weeks. Her back pain is out of control, so hopefully this drug will help her to feel better, very soon. Best of luck in your decision making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Charlie was very fatigued with Alimta and did not have a good response. He just started on Tarceva last Thursday. Hope for NED this time. Both drugs have shown promising results in many people. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I took Alimta for 8 weeks and had virtually no side effects....god stuff and quick to take. My results were a short lived stable condition. I have had very few side effects from any Chemo regimen jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Ah men, they seem to handle chemo better (less side effects). I've been taking Tarceva for several weeks.....horrible rash. Do a search for Tarceva and you can read all about me, CharlieD and TAnn's dealings with it. Can't think of who else is taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Hi 1929, My husband started Alimta on Dec. 6th and has had a total of 3 treatments now.... The only side effects have been a slight rash and fatigue. Overall, it hasn't been a severe reaction at all. He will have scans on Feb. 2nd and get results on Feb. 7th. I will post that for the benefit of all. Along with the Alimta, vitamin B-12 shots are given every 3 treatments and folic acid is given daily. That's about all I can tell you at the moment. Remember, every cancer case is unique and every individual is unique. I believe in prayer and I will keep you and your wife in mine.. Feel free to pm me if you would like to ask any specific questions. I will do my best to answer. God Bless, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I am New here and have not posted before but My wife is stage 1 And on daily tarceva Rashi ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TraciAnn Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 My mom's been taking tarceva for 6 days and is throwing up ALOT! I think maybe her dosage is too high (150 mg). Calling the doc on Monday to see what he thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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