terrih Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 I'm getting conflicting messages from docs. I just started Iressa 4 days ago and have NO side effects. I've heard that a rash may indicate that it's working better? Any feedback? Quote
CynMs Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 I have been on Iressa and the only side effects Ihave had has been the rash. At my last check-up my onocologist told me that the rash was a sign it was working. So I took that as a good thing, although the rash is annoying. Quote
Ry Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 The rash has nothing to do with whether or not the Iressa works. Lots of folks with no side effects are stable on it. Quote
kimblanchard Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Hi Terrih, I had the rash and Iressa did not work for me, wish it had. Oh well, moving on. Best of luck to you. jim Quote
dadstimeon Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Hi Terrih, No matter what chemo I have been on I've had no side effects what so ever. Some have worked, some did not. No way to tell just by getting a rash from Iresssa if it is working, working better or not. Only way to tell as fas as I know is when they match up the (Ct / Pet Scans Test etc) before and after treatments. Rich Quote
Fay A. Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 Terri, It (usually) takes longer than 4 days for the rash and the tummy trouble to appear. Be patient.... Stock up on Immodium AD, though. Quote
Guest KellyB Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 Amen to Fay..My Dad is on Iressa for 6 weeks and his rash took some weeks to progress, his side effects are worse now than ever. He has very bad diarreah and the rash is extreme to say the least, it is from head to toe very very bad. Everyone is different but my Dad seems to have every side effect listed for Iressa. I hope the drug dos wonders for you, woman, non smokers seem to benefit most...my prayers are that it works wonders for you. Quote
ginnyde Posted May 3, 2004 Posted May 3, 2004 Earl has been on Iressa about 4 months. He has the big D, nausea and the rash. I didn't even realize he had the rash, it is really just like very dry skin over most of his body. We were with his oncologist this morning. According to him: 1. Iressa works best on Japanese women, non smokers with adenocarcinome. 2. Yes, the rash does have some significance that the Iressa is working. 3. Most people on Iressa are nauseous, many most of the time. Earl's side effects, while there, are not bad enough to stop the Iressa if the Iressa is keeping him stable. Ginny Quote
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