shineladysue Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Just wanted to update you on Mike. He had been taken off of Tarceva( after being on it only 5 days) and his oncologist will put him back on it at a lower strength. He had such a strong reaction rash wise in only 5 days that the doctor has had him take a 2 week break. He wants him to resume the Tarceva at 100mg. on Sept 5th . We will see how it goes from there. The doc says that he has seen this before and then after a two week break, the patient goes on to tolerate the 100mg better and still get a good response. We are hoping and praying for that to be Mike's case. Otherwise, he is doing fairly good. He's a bit fatigued and is having a bit of swelling in his ankles. To cover all bases the doc is ordering a echocardiogram to be done. There are other reasons for the swelling, such as prednisone that he is on and the high amounts he has been on in the not too distant past. I guess it's hard to get a good diagnosis to all a cancer patients symptoms because of all the possible causes for things. Anyhow, that's where we are for now. Gonna jump in there and try it again starting Sept. 5th. Love and Prayers to you all.... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hi Sue, Sorry to hear they had to stop Mile's treament right now. I know that must have bummed you both out. But Iam sure the doc knows what he is talking about. I wish Mike all good vibes on Sept 5th, and pray his side effects are very minimal. Take care, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sue, So hoping Mike can get back on track with Tarceva and knock this beast back SO far that it has to crawl for cover!!!! I continue to think about both of you, hoping treatment goes well. Please keep us updated often so we don't worry about you. (((Sue and Mike ))), Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hoping the reduced dose of Tarceva does the trick. Sounds like his doctor is covering all the bases and that's good. Will cross fingers for a good reaction starting Sept. 5th. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The same thing has happened to several members here and they have tolerated the 100 mg. dose fine and it worked. I hope the same happens for you! Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hoping the 2 wk. break and lowered dose turns out to be the magic bullet for Mike. Keep us posted..once he starts back up again. Good thoughts coming his/your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sue, We send lots of prayers for this plan to be successful. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I hope Mike's symptoms disappear very soon and the lower dose of Tarceva will kick the cancer's butt and not his! Hang in there, Mike! Tarceva's been very good to me and to others on the board. Hope you feel better very quickly! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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