neilb Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've been on Tarceva for about 6 weeks now. I've noticed in the last 2-3 weeks that food is tasting kind of funny, and my appetite is down some. I knew this was a common effect of IV chemotherapy, but is this consistent with other people's experience? It seems that, in particular, fatty foods taste awful (this might not be a bad thing!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi Neil: Maurice is in the Tarceva Avastin/Placebo trial and his appetite is zilch. Don't know which chemo agent to attribute it to but there is zero appetite. Wish I could give you some advice but I can't. He's just drinking homemade milkshakes with lots of ice cream. Good Luck wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks, Wendy! I hope it's NOT the placebo that's affected his appetite!--Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Neil, I have been on Tarceva for 22 months I never had any thing like that, but we are all different. I can't help thinking some of the supplements help, but I can't say which one. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 My mom is also on Tarceva. She takes only Tarceva right now and has a very low appetite. She even takes a prescription to increase her appetite called Megace. Seems to help some. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hi Neil, I've been on Tarceva 13 months and have had no issues with nausea or change in the taste of food. I have high cholesterol issues, so I don't eat fatty foods or red meats, just lots of chicken/turkey/fish, fruits and veggies (sigh!). Hope it improves for you. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Neil, another thought. Marinol is medical marijuana and supposed to be good to boost appetite. We don't have rx insurance & it would have cost about $1000 so we made other arrangements. Hope this helps. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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