marion Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Went to onc today and he is keeping me on the Iressa for the next month but he has cut the dosage in half. Also began taking Procrit today. See him again in October. Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 hi marion, i was wondering if you know why your onco cut your dosage in half. i hope that your scans in october show much improvement. God bless, mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I don't know anything about iressa -- did you have awful side effects, other than the hemoglobin falling which is easily taken care of by the procrit? If not, maybe it's good news -- let us know how your next appointment with him goes! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I agree with Ellen and I do HOPE it is good news! Keep us informed. Love Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 I think it was the side effects. My face broke out bad around nose and chin. Just like a teenager. It really took my appetite and that made me weak. But the last week of the treatment; I felt like my appetite was getting a tad better. My skin was rough and had diahreah (spelling). i did take Imodium for that. I took last pill Sept 2 and am back to eating full force now. Don't know what will happen when I go back on it. Will keep you posted. Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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