MichelleZP Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Hi all, I hope everyone is having a good day today filled w/soothing thoughts and comfort. My husband started Iressa in June. I am wondering if anyone else here is taking Iressa? Also, how long can one take Iressa? Is there a time limit on it, such as w/course of IV chemo; 3 weeks and so on? Thank You, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Hi, Michelle. My wife started Iressa last Thursday, so we don't have much to tell yet. My impression is that it is an on-going medication, but I am not sure. We have a three-month supply, and then we would have to get a renewal. There is a website on this that Kay sent me. I will try to send it to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Sorry, FAy. I typoed your name above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Michelle, On the Iressa ACOR list there are 2 people in their 70s who have been stable on Iressa for over 2 years. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 If I hadn't had new growth and been taken off Iressa back in January of this year, the clinical trial I was particpating in called for me to take Iressa for 3 years. Oh, Don...not to worry. I'm actually a low maintenance person. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleZP Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 Thank You all for the info. It is much appreciated! My husband started in June and he too has a three month supply. This medicine is $2000.00 a month! Thank GOD for his Medicaid covering it. WHEW. Take care all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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