kickincancer Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hi all! mom just got put on tarceva today after she had progression with taxotere. Just wonder how it worked for you and if there is a group it seems to work better for. I am worried I am just praying she will have postive results. She looks great and feels great and is still working full time. Hope all is well you continue to be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Please do a Tarceva search right here on the NSCLC Forum for TARCEVA or check other forums as well. You will find a LOT of talk about Tarceva from those that are on it or there family members. Just take a minute to browse. I Hope your mom does well with it and I wish her and you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Wishing your mom well on Tarceva. Mike just got started on it at a lower dose a couple days ago. His initial start at 150mg proved to be too strong for him. He had a severe rash within only a few days. Will be keeping my eye on you . There are a lot of good report here about Tarceva. Lots of luck and prayers. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I've answered this question a bunch on this site, mostly because Tarceva has so far been wonder drug for my mom. She has had the side effects (rash, dry skin, diarrhea, mouth sores--though not all at the same time), but her tumors have not grown since she was on it. Her dr. has said it will probably be a life-long med for her, but she can live with that. Remember that everyone reacts differently. Soon you will have your own story to add to all of ours! Good luck with it, and let us know how she is doing. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Tarceva has worked great for lots of people. praying your mom will do wonderfully well with it. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I truly hope that Tarceva works with your mom. It has been a wonder drug for me. Alot less side effects that the Taxotere and I feel like a normal person again. Keep us posted on her response. Good Luck! Living Life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I'm sure your search turned this up, but there are two genetic markers doctors have isolated which seem to predict good results on Tarceva. my mom has one, so she'll get it as an adjuvent treatment, even though it is primarily used in people with existing tumors. good luck! let us know how she does with it, we're all interested. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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