KatieB Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 "Tarceva may be a viable alternative to platinum-based chemotherapy in newly diagnosed NSCLC patients with EGFR activating mutations," http://www.gene.com/gene/news/press-rel ... l&id=13207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 It is important to make the distinction here that they are talking about 1st line treatment for people dx with advanced lung cancer - Tarceva is not considered a cure, but can treat for progression free and overall survival. If your doctor is proposing chemo/radiation or surgery with curative intent, this news is not applicable. I spent many moments wondering why I had surgery, chemo and radiation once I went onto Tarceva - it was for that possibility of a cure prior to my mets. I needed to remind myself of that on more than one occasion. On the other hand, for many people this will be a good option - I hope that they find a way to test more quickly for the EGFR mutation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I was stage four at diagnosis. My first oncologist was going to go the typical chemo path. I am thankful everyday that I went for a second opinion and that oncologist immediately tested me for the egfr mutation. He put me on Tarceva as a FIRST line treatment. That was four years ago next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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