Darlene Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I can't just sit and wait...tomorrow my husband will be seeing the pulmonary oncologist, so I am researching all I can on all of the options available and what they mean. I keep reading how wonderful many have done with Iressa, could I get some feedback on who has used this and what their results have been? Also is Iressa just for NSCLC, or for both small and non-small? Also what is all the controversy with this drug about? Is it safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I believe Iressa is being phased out except where someone is already taking it, because the final research results did not support its overall effectiveness. Most people are on Tarceva, a relative, which is supposed to be more effective. I believe both these chemos are for NSCLC. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Don is right. From what I've heard, they are no longer prescribing Iressa to new patients and are instead going with Tarceva. I was on Iressa for 6 months with very good results and when the study came out I was switched to Tarceva and had good results for another 6 months. They are both for NSCLC. If you do a search for Tarceva on this website you will see many posts about our progress and side effects. Please pm me if you need more info. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 ~Don~ Thanks! i appreciate your quick reply... ~TAnn~ I see you are in Texas like us! I would like to talk to you more about doctors and clinics in the Houston area. That's just two hours from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j ross Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 hello Barry, my hushand, has been on iressa since December last year. So far so good. Little side effects except for a rash which comes and goes. We live in the UK and tarceva is now available but his doctor sees no reason at the moment to change a treatment that has so far been successful. This was backed up by a second opinion. At one of the leading cancer centres here they have had modest success in switching patients to tarceva if iressa fails. Best wishes Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Darlene. hope the app't went well and that you could come up with a plan of action that will suit your husband. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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