Sarah Louise Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hello. I joined the group for support and information. My father, 79 yr old nonsmoker, was diagnosed in June with stage IV NSCLC with mets to hip, sternum, and spinal column. Has EGFR mutation and taking Tarceva, 1st line. Has rash and diarrhea, is also extremely fatigued. Have read that rash and diarrhea are expected. Is extreme fatigue also usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Sarah, I had Tarceva in combination with Taxol and Carboplatin during my 4th line treatment. I did experience very severe rash, diarrhea and was very tired. I'd had Taxol and Carboplatin during 3rd line treatment and suffered no rash, diarrhea and some fatigue for a couple of days after infusion. So, likely his side effects are from Tarceva. Here is a tip. To control diarrhea I was advised to start each day with plain steamed rice. Not processed rice but the kind that is used in Asian recipes. It worked, quite effectively. Traceva laughed at Imodium but respected the rice. Welcome here. You'll have more questions so feel free to ask away. Stay the course. Tom LaurenH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Louise Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thank you, Tom. I read many of your wonderful and informative replies to posts. You have a wonderful gift of blending information, compassion, and wit. I'll pass this information on to my father. Sarah Louise Tom Galli, Susan Cornett and LaurenH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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