palves Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ok - dad started on Tarceva - about 2 weeks ago - so far no effects. He said maybe he is getting something on his fingers, instead of acne on his face. Is that possible - is that a sign. I just hate this, and I hate asking my mom (and him) how he is doing and looking for signs of a rash. I'm just so scared that this is not going to work. I've got to find a way to go to the Dr w/ them next time around, but right now I have a meeting that same morning. Urghhhh. Anyone else have problems w/ their fingers? Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi Paula, Yes, my mom has painful finger nails and toenails. It is like she has little cuts on them that get infected. Can be pretty painful. I tell her that at least it is summer and she can wear sandals. Mom also got the rash but I know there have been people that didn't get the rash and still had success with Tarceva. Hopefully that will be the case for your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan_Xu Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 My dad developed rash all over his body and swollen in his feet and hands. After a month, they were gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 My dad has a rash which is tolerable but gets ingrown toe nails which become infected and require antibiotics. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Mom didn't have it on her fingers, but it sounds like that might be a common thing. Hoping it goes well. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Paula, I haven't had a rash on my fingers but any little paper cut or scratch takes forever to heal for me. Even if your dad doesn't get the rash, it doesn't mean that the drug isn't working for him. Many people have had good results while never getting a rash. I have my fingers crossed that the tarceva is working it's magic for your dad. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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