grammie Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well I saw the doctor and the news wasn't what I hoped it would be. After looking at the scan of my chest they found 2 new nodules. Doc said he would like to take me off of IRESSA and put me on Tarceva. I had just had the IRESSA prescription refilled so he said we'd wait. Well, I took my first Tarceva yesterday. I pray that it works. My dry skin has gotten worse. I itch like crazy. But if that's the only side effect I have (besides a little skin rash) then I'll take it. Thanks for all of the good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Denise sorry about the appt not going they way you planned! Welcome to the Tarceva club! The rash is a pian but if it works it will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Sure hope the Tarceva works out well for you and the rash can be easily handled. Let us know how you are. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi Denise, As you probably already know, several people here are having great success with Tarceva. Here's hoping and praying that it knocks those nodules to bits!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Denise, Good luck with the Tarceva. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Here's hoping the Tarceva does its job and then some!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Denise,I too am hoping that the Tarceva works for you and does so with little side affects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammie Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks to everyone for all of the good wishes. I go to see the Oncologist this Friday (the 11th). I don't expect anything to be different after only 3 weeks (last saw the doc) and 1 week (started Tarceva). But you never know. I just keep on keepin on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Best of luck. I hope the tarceva works for you. I understand that when it really works it can work fairly quickly. I hope you are one of those. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Best of luck to you! Hope the Tarceva does the trick! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Here's to Tarceva working well for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 So sorry the Iressa did not help Denise. Praying that the Tarceva will. you are in my thoughts and prayers. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tarseva -- it's a miracle when it works. Keep your chin up! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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