Justakid Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Saw the doctor today for Tarceva rash follow up........ he checked me out and said he thought the rash was tolerable and asked how I felt about it. I told him I wanted to stick it out, so we are staying on 100mg and I'll see him again in 4 weeks. The rash is mainly on my neck, torso and arms. my skin looks like a dried up piece of fruit. Plus it hurts. Other then that I have "tummy issues" every once in a while but things are pretty much tolerable. His other patients that he put on after me are doing well, I just love being the guinea pig for the office! Also saw the doctor for esophagus follow up, seems my esophagus is back where it was before. We are gonna try it again on the 17th (hooray) and if we need to, one or two more times. He said there is a stint he can put in if the stretching doesn't work. Of course I went to take my pills tonight and got another one stuck, took about 30 minutes to go down. Maybe the third time is a charm! That's the latest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Beth, I am glad that the Tarceva is tolerable enough for you to stick it out so far! How are the kids doing? If I missed an update on your solo week, I am sorry for asking again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 My solo week has been rough, thank goodness my Mom has been here to fix dinner (when we weren't going to the drive thru) and help with things. I sent my husband a card to his laptop that he has in his training class. Told him how much we missed him and appreciated everything he does for us. Hope it makes him feel good. He can't do much about my cancer or pain or problems but he sure does do a good job taking care of everything else! Just gotta make it through tomorrow and he comes home on Saturday. I think I can get the energy pulled together to rush to the airport to pick him up, I'll even walk the mile (it seems that far) in the terminal to meet him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Beth, The stretching IS going to work this time - permanently. IT IS! IT IS! IT IS! I'm glad to hear that hubby will be back Saturday to give you a hand. Thanks for the update! Love, Peggy ANDREA: YOUR PICTURE IS WONDERFUL!!! YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Beth... I am wondering if you can make friends with the pharmacist and gain some assistance in some ideas so that you can take your medicine without having to worry about asphixiating your poor little self. They he/she may have something up the sleeve that you can tolerate. Please call to ask. They learn these things in their pharm ed. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Beth, Try breaking the pill up and taking it with a spoonful of applesauce, pudding or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Seems like you have got some good advice here Beth! I am glad that Tarceva seems to be working for you. Keeping positive thoughts for you, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Beth, Thanks for the update. Praying for your esophagus. You've almost made it through the week. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Thanks for the update, and sorry our phone conversation last night was so awful, Faith was in "time for bed and time for bad" mode - just being a little stinker with the dogs, mostly. Sounds like you're doing OK in all respects. Hang in there, kiddo. KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Beth, Glad you are going to stick with it. I know the rash isn't fun, but if it works it's worth it! Enjoy your weekend. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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