jessopy2 Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Hi there, My mom has Stage 3b squamous NSCLC - she is starting her 3rd line of treatment tomorrow - Tarceva. I've read Dr West's posts on this drug and know that everyone is different in their response...but can any one tell me how long after starting Tarceva did you notice improvement/changes if it did work for you. Any help would be appreciated...we're all anxiously awaiting some symptom relief for my mom's shortness of breath/pain etc. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I was on Tarceva 3 months before I got a CT Scan and it kept it stable. As I kept taking it I had very good results with it. Hope this helps. Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Hi, I had a scan after 8 weeks and there was a significant reduction in my primary tumour and many nodules. I never really had major breathing problems, but within that 8 week period I did notice improvement. Hope it works for your mum, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 After two months I had a CT scan. The tumor was reduced 30%, the scattered nodules were 90% gone, and the fluid from the pleural effusion was down 70%. I had chemo and Tarceva together so I can’t say it was all the Tarceva. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessopy2 Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks very much everyone, I'm glad to hear all those positive responses....we need some positive vibes right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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