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Erlotinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer after the failure of other chemotherapy treatment. It is also used together with another medicine called gemcitabine (e.g., Gemzar®) to treat cancer of the pancreas .
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Lung Cancer | 11 |
27% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 7 |
57% |
| Head and Neck cancers | 2 |
100% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 |
100% |
| Brain / CNS Tumors | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 54% (24
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Higher doses make her extremely paranoid or increase her dimensia.
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This along with Carboplatin put her in remission for 8 months.
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Lung lesions did get smaller
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this treatment he has just started so the outcome is unknown
Somewhat Helpful
CB.. Have to check my notes.
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I'm not sure if this helped at all. Mom took it for only a short time and between the cost and the way it made her look (bad acne) and the dr. telling her that it only MAY extend her life for a week or two, she decided to stop taking it.
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Mom is taking this orally. She was taken off it a month ago because she developed a rash - but now they think the gemcitabine was the cause. She'll start it again soon.
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developed bleeding
Not Working
bad reaction!!! off that immediately!!
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My sister has used tarceva, it has not worked for her
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Did not work, mom passed away on 1/27/08
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made her super SICK!!! to the point she wasnt able to keep it down.
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Face broke out right away. Very very painful. Could only handle it for a week. With out insurance can cost up to $8000 for three months
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Had pronounced side effects with no decrease in disease
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My mother died after using only six weeks.
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thoughts about moms cancer
Hi-my mom just passed from pancreatic cancer. I know EXACTLY what you are feeling and going through!! She too was the only parent I knew and my BEST ... [More] -
Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer
My mother was placed on this plus cisplatin. The first 8 months were okay, no major side effects, besides losing her hair, but no nausea/vomiting, st... [More] -
New here and need opinions
I felt the same way, my mother was the first person I knew with cancer. You need to keep her hydrated and keep her nutrition up (with boosts) and you... [More]
