vicuna48 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi I am vicuna48 and I have lung cancer. I am taking a new oral chemo drug called Tarceva. I would like to know if anyone else is taking this and what sort of experinces they've had. It is a new drug which costs $4000 a month, I receive help from The Chronic Disease fund. I'd like to know if ther are other fund out there. If anyone has any info on either of these things I sure wish you would share it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 If you do a search here, you will find lots of information as many folks are taking it (my sister included). It is new, but not brand new, as it came on the market in the US nearly 5 yrs ago. You should also check out Dr. West's site at cancergrace.org. Specifically check out this thread http://cancergrace.org/forums/index.php?topic=618.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hello Vicuna and welcome to the site. As cat has already told you, you can use the search option at the top to get much more information about Tarceva. We do in fact have many members here who are on that particular drug and they are an invaluable source of information and advice. Please tell us some more about yourself as that will make it easier to help you with information etc. Have a look around the site and please keep posting and let us know how we can help you. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Genentech, the company which markets Tarceva in the U.S., has a program that provides assistance to patients who are uninsured or who cannot aford their insurance co-pay costs. Start here: http://www.gene.com/gene/products/access/ Also be sure to check out the link in cat127's response. If any of that reading brings up additional questions, which it probably will, don't hesitate to ask. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Welcome! I have been on Tarceva for 3 years and have had greatresults with it. I hope that the drug works just as good for you. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicuna48 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thank you for your experience with the drug. I need to know what others have experienced with Tarceva. I was diagnosed in July of 05 and had the lower lobe of my left lung and 2 ribs removed in Dec. I went through the chemo infusion and then after 2 1/2 they started me on Tarceva 150 mg. The dosage had to be reduced because the dehydration caused the skin to peel off my hands like a glove. Now I find that I get very dehydrated and am very tired. I would be vey glad to hear what sort effects others are having. Thank you, Vicuna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome-- Glad you found us. I had good results with (see my profile) Tarceva. Good luck with it and keep us posted. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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