Iressa side effects

[Anais]

Hello!

I don't know if you remember me, it has been a long time since I've posted.

My mother stopped chemo and is on a clinical trial with Iressa (it is still an experimental drug in Canada). She has a skin rash in her face and neck. Has anyone experienced this side effect?

Thanks!

Anaïs

[Don Wood]

Yes, skin rash is a common reaction to Iressa. Don

[Ry]

Hi Anais, Of course I remember you. Have your mom try a very rich moisurizing lotion on the (you call that a rash!) rash. I know because it is like acne, you feel you need to dry it or treat it like acne, but it responds better to the opposite. Becky G recommended Udderly Smooth lotion, John uses the St Ives, Whipped Silk. It's not pleasant I know. Hope she is doing well.

Rochelle

[Anais]

She just phoned me, the oncologist prescribed her a cortisone-based cream.

Thanks for your answer Rochelle...

Anaïs

[RAY A]

Hi, I am on Irrisa and my onocogist told me that they want to see that rash because it means it is working. Also watch out for the diarea.

[Mr Ry]

Anais,

Rochelle beat me to posting on this subject. I would like to add that if she has the rash in her hair to use a mild shampoo and a moisturizing conditoner.

John

[Guest]

Thanks John!

Will this rash stop or she will continue getting it until she stops Iressa? At least, it seems less toxic than chemo...

[Anais]

Sorry, last message was from me... I forgot to log in

[ginnyde]

Anais,

My husband had the rash on his nose and his right index finger peeled. This only happened during the first month. Since then - no rash. Still has the big D and some nausea.

Ginny