- Need Survival Stories to bring hope!!!!!!!!!!! 25th August 2007
... not mention and it has some folks that responded to Iressa back in the early clinical trials and then went on...
- new here 12th June 2007
... lived 2.5 yrs. After her first chemo she was given Iressa then the next month changed to Tarceva ( which was ... speciality is Chemo.
I was the one that brought up the Iressa and Tarceva and he did not seem to feel they would...
- Help: Iressa Needed! 29th May 2007
... s lung cancer gets much worse now. She has been on Iressa (gefitinib) for half of month. But the medicine is ... now. We're desperately looking for a more affordable Iressa . Could anyone help?
Thanks!!!...
- lost 14th April 2007
... by the tumor and that was when she was started on Iressa ( next month changed to Tarceva which had just come...
... by the tumor and that was when she was started on Iressa ( next month changed to Tarceva which had just come...
- 1st Treatment with Carboplatin/Taxol 20th February 2007
... saving grace as he put her on antibiotics and started Iressa ( next month switched it to Tarceva which had just ... to doing everything. Bye bye fatigue! We knew the Iressa was working and that the next month the Tarceva continued...
- Chemotherapy Drug Questions 2nd February 2007
... and she had both. ( that is when she got switched to Iressa then Tarceva).We had been careful while on the chemo...
- anyone heard of new miracle treatment for LC? 16th January 2007
... Jorama- My clinical trial consists of RAD001 and Iressa . Both pills, 1x daily end taken until there is no...
- RAD001 and Iressa: chemo combo 3rd January 2007
... Tom, I have heard of Iressa , but not of RAD001. Bud was unable to participate...
- Hi everyone 17th December 2006
... decided to start her on antibiotics and a drug called Iressa . ( instead of chemo)Within a day there was a huge...
- My Tarceva adventure - the sequel 11th December 2006
... proved it.
I have met others that also started on Iressa and were later switched to Tarceva when Iressa was...
... Can you tell me why Iressa was taken off the market? I have also heard that...
... Can you tell me why Iressa was taken off the market? I have also heard that...
... for them. Too much chemo in her history.
When Iressa was taken off the market they said it was because ... month.
They did rerun clinical trials that "proved" Iressa did not do what it first claimed to do.But if you...
- Chemo....a second opinion. 15th November 2006
... and was extremely worried when they decided to pull Iressa from the Market. It was her dramatic improvement and ... unwilling to try it.
For those of you new here Iressa was pulled from the market as they claimed it really...
- Can anyone relate to this? 13th November 2006
... normal a life as possible. Her second line agent was Iressa changed a month later to Tarceva which had just been...
... normal a life as possible. Her second line agent was Iressa changed a month later to Tarceva which had just been...
- Hi Question ON Tarceva 11th November 2006
... breathing better then she had in years. In Jan. 2005 the Iressa was switched to Tarceva as Iressa was being pulled ... it is not with out risks but when my mom started Iressa which has the same side effects/ risks we decided...
- Biopsy results are back! 11th October 2006
... Taxol the very next day. In December 2004 she started Iressa and was change to Tarceva in Jan 2005 as her doctor ... over but within days of starting the antibiotics and Iressa she was so much better and just kept getting better...
- Maybe calling it quits 4th October 2006
... 4th line treatment having done Carboplatin/Taxol, Iressa for 1 month then changed to Tarceva as it was just...
- lung/heart ops and we haven't even got to the chemo yet! 18th September 2006
... years. After that first month she was switched from Iressa to Tarceva as Tarceva had just been approved 2 months ... prior and Iressa was being taken off the market. Anyway she was soon ... Tarceva did for her.We will always be thankful for the Iressa and Tarceva as her reults were quick and dramatic...
- stage 4 friend 19th June 2006
... which left her feeling like crap but after starting Iressa and antibiotics ( next month being switched to Tarceva...
- Final Round of Chemo #7 Carbo/Taxol/Avastin and CT Results 5th May 2006
... two of taking it as well as some that started out on Iressa and did 2-3 yrs of it then switched to Tarceva and ... her for the UTI and the oncologist started her on Iressa ( a month later switched her to Tarceva which had just...
- Lung Cancer and Fever 8th August 2005
... everyday. After the first chemo the doctor gave her Iressa .
We transferred her to another hospital. This second ...
The fever is still there. We thought it would be iressa (she took them for 20days) and we stopped it since...
- A loved one gives up 28th March 2005
... Has your doctor mentioned the drug Tarceva ( Iressa ) or discussed a clinical trial?
Jack...
... Cheryl-]Has your doctor mentioned the drug Tarceva ( Iressa ) or discussed a clinical trial?
Jack
Thanks...
- I have so many questions about nsclc 23rd March 2005
... inoperable and he also had chemo. They did not mention Iressa until the day they told him he only had a few weeks...
- Dad just diagnosed 17th March 2005
... growing again. The second round was with the pill Iressa . This left him covered with sores and elephant like...
- I need help understanding my father's NSCLC - PDC 10th March 2005
... treated for those and offered a 2nd line chemo or Iressa . She opted for Iressa and at about that time Tarceva...
- Please Help My Mom 22nd February 2005
... ask her docs about a drug called Iressa . It can only be used for a certain progression level...
- Tarceva - anyone hear of it? 21st February 2005
... been on Tarceva for 2 months following one month of Iressa . Her CT 2 weeks ago showed shrinkage in her lung tumor...
- Another care-giving wife 11th December 2004
... chemo -- cisplatin with gimcitobine infusions and iressa orally. He has become quite ill, can't stay awake...
- When is enough, enough? 11th December 2004
... checkup and had some new spread. He is currently on Iressa and still at home. My brother or I check on him daily ... . Each day we see him going down. The Iressa has left him covered in sores. His eyelids look like...
... checkup and had some new spread. He is currently on Iressa and still at home. My brother or I check on him daily ... . Each day we see him going down. The Iressa has left him covered in sores. His eyelids look like...
- Anyone have reactions to CT? 13th November 2004
... reactions. He is currently on his second month of Iressa with major skin irritations. Will get results soon...
- Has anyone used Iressa and what were the results? 3rd October 2004
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Hello, My dad has been taking Iressa for 2 months. We went today for a CT to check the...
... growing again. Clinic tests are now showing that iressa works only for a while, about 9 months, and the cancer...
... gailbanks >>> Clinic tests are now showing that iressa works only for a while, about 9 months, and the cancer ... //////
I agree. I have been closely monitoring Iressa results as I had hoped that my wife will eventually ... be switched to it. Iressa does show promising short-term results, particularly...
... My dad is taking Iressa and it has resulted in some shrinkage and no new tumors...
... My hubby has just started with Iressa . He is taking it in conjunction with infusion (cisplatin...
- Looking for Cancer friend for my Mom 16th July 2004
... She has undergone some radiation and is currently on Iressa . Which is working. She has lost her appetite and has...
- Need some opeinions, please. 21st June 2004
... ok, just some shortness of breadth. Then was put on Iressa , 16 days later he died. From what I still do not know ... had LC, but how did it spread so fast. Was it the Iressa , Ill never know. His last week he felt tired, no energy...
- Confused! 14th June 2004
... some and pressing on her heart. Then she went on Iressa . After that, it was causing some fluid buildup around...
- My father passed... 2nd June 2004
... us. He must of wanted to spare us. He began taking Iressa 3 weeks before he passed away. Im not sure if the...
- My Sister 20th May 2004
... problems because of it she will have the choice of Iressa or another "new" drug, pill form. It's in God's hands...
- Stage IV lung cancer gone! 30th April 2004
... eventually stopped working. In Decemberhe was put on Iressa as a step to merely prolong his life. It worked great ... combinations to boost his immune system. Eventually the iressa stopped shrinking the tumours and just prevented their ... for three weeks my father would have to go off of Iressa . I had done some internet research and found an herbal ... how badly the cancer had grown while he was off the Iressa . They said not to worry to much as any new growth ... would be handled by the Iressa . To everyone's surprise the X ray revealed that my...
... NSCLC with brain and spine mets. He is considering Iressa , but we wanted info from users about side effects ... chemotherapy? What experiences have any of you had using Iressa ?
Dad is weak, and we want to balance the sickness ... and side effects with the potential for Iressa helping him.
Thanks for any and all information...
... Side effects vary with Iressa depending on the user. My father got an acne like ... drug and they stopped occurring. The good thing about Iressa is you know if it works almost immediately. Days after ... improve. Here in Toronto there have been a couple of Iressa patients who have made the papers for beating cancer...
... My dads LC is back after 6 years and he is now in Iressa . He only has 1 lung so we are praying it will help...
... What tea? I thought they were talking about Iressa ? :)...
- Time between Kidney failure and death? 14th March 2004
... trying some kind of new chemo or shot (it might be this Iressa I keep hearing about, but I don't know). In the ...
... trying some kind of new chemo or shot (it might be this Iressa I keep hearing about, but I don't know). In the ...
- I'm new and my sister has stage IV 9th March 2004
... chemo and doesn't want that anymore and she is no on Iressa . We just have no idea what to expect. She went completely...
- Non-Small Cell Cancer Stage IIIB 9th March 2004
... much worked for my dad. He tried chemo, radiation, Iressa , nothing was combating this thing.
Just take...
... He was offered chemo but he declined. He tried Iressa for 6 weeks but the tumors in his lungs were just...
... hospitalized once as well. Now we are on the drug Iressa , which is still experimental. He still has energy...
- Taking IRESSA while doing Radiation? 3rd March 2004
... Hi,
I wonder if anyone has experience taking Iressa while receiving radiation treatment. My mom just started ... tumors spread to her brain, but she has been taken IRESSA for almost two years and it kept her lung clear. Is ... both at the same time? Or we should stop taking the IRESSA while doing the radiation?
Any input is appreciated ... .
Shammyl
Hi, my Sister has been on Iressa for a short while but also doing radiation - there ... be a problem I woul have your mom keep taking The Iressa . Is your mom stage IV? My sister was just diagnosed...
... Hi, my Sister has been on Iressa for a short while but also doing radiation - there ... be a problem I woul have your mom keep taking The Iressa . Is your mom stage IV? My sister was just diagnosed ... have a chance.
Thanks, dempsey.
I want to say Iressa is a great drug. If it works for your sister, it could ... to fight this thing and continued with chemo, later Iressa . The past two years was the most precious time for...
- what should I expect in the final stage? 20th December 2003
... other lung soon after that. The doctors put him on Iressa for 30 days, then they did another x-ray and found...
- My Husband(new daddy) has NSCC 5th December 2003
... Did the dr suggest using Iressa to enhance his quality of life and perhaps extend...
- Iressa - Please HELP 3rd December 2003
... Once the bone mets showed his oncologist put him on Iressa . Dad had a 30 day supply, he had some minor side ... effects, nothing too severe. After being on the Iressa for 3 weeks the docs found the lung cancer to come ... he just passed peacefully on Thanksgiving morning. Iressa did not work for my dad but I have heard many many ... program director where I work, she too says that if Iressa is going to work you would know in a week or so of...
... Once the bone mets showed his oncologist put him on Iressa . Dad had a 30 day supply, he had some minor side ... effects, nothing too severe. After being on the Iressa for 3 weeks the docs found the lung cancer to come ... he just passed peacefully on Thanksgiving morning. Iressa did not work for my dad but I have heard many many ... program director where I work, she too says that if Iressa is going to work you would know in a week or so of ... infection) which thru my readings most of patients using iressa developed it. Can I ask about your dad condition prior ... to using iressa ? I mean his cough, pain at bones and other places...
... infection) which thru my readings most of patients using iressa developed it. Can I ask about your dad condition prior ... to using iressa ? I mean his cough, pain at bones and other places ... has never had any problem during his treatment with Iressa . In fact he is in a complete remission at the present ... of is reported in less than 1% of patients taking Iressa in the US. Radiation and/or chemo treatments are by ... far more dangerous than Iressa and they in fact have higher rates of ILD than Iressa...
... infection) which thru my readings most of patients using iressa developed it. Can I ask about your dad condition prior ... to using iressa ? I mean his cough, pain at bones and other places ... right now...
My dad's condition prior to using Iressa was not so good. He had mets to the bone from the ... mmediately after they found the spot on the lung he started Iressa for 3 weeks, then he went back and they did another ... x-ray of the lungs to see if the Iressa was working and his lungs were covered in tumors. ... I don't think the Iressa contributed to this, I just think the cancer took ... its natural course and unfortunately the Iressa didn't work for him. But I have heard some great ... stories of Iressa working for some people. Dad had severe pain in his ... hip while taking the Iressa , he never had pain in his abdomen and he never did...
... Once the bone mets showed his oncologist put him on Iressa . Dad had a 30 day supply, he had some minor side ... effects, nothing too severe. After being on the Iressa for 3 weeks the docs found the lung cancer to come ... he just passed peacefully on Thanksgiving morning. Iressa did not work for my dad but I have heard many many ... program director where I work, she too says that if Iressa is going to work you would know in a week or so of...
- Dad is not doing well-NSCLC-Sage IV 16th October 2003
... lesion on his lung, immediately the doctor put him on Iressa . He didn't seem to get better, over the past 5 weeks ... and he is very short of breath, so we assumed the Iressa is not working. He just went to the doctors for a...
... chemo, and radiation. At the present time she is on Iressa . and seems to be doing ok. My mom still doesnt have...
- Talc procedure to prevent fluid on the lung 22nd September 2003
... energy back, but she doesn't have pain. They put her on Iressa because they thought she was too frail frail for chemo ... or radiation. Has any one had any experience with Iressa being the first line treatment. Usually they start...
- New Here 2nd September 2003
... several second line chemo's, none of which worked. Then iressa , also doesn't seem to be working. I've been visting...
- Iressa 23rd August 2003
... again and now is classified as Stage 4. She went on Iressa for 2 months and then was taken off the drug due to ... and dehydration enough to hospitalize her. Still, Iressa got rid of the cancer once again. Our doctor says...
... I HAVE BEEN ON IRESSA FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW FOR STAGE FOUR LUNG CANCER...
... Hello all,
My mom took Iressa for two years. She is no longer taking it as the ... came back in her bones, so the doctor stopped the Iressa and she is now on chemo again.
I hate cancer.
I ... don't know if the Iressa worked for two years and then stopped working or if ... months before she got diagnosed she missedtaking the Iressa for about 5 weeks because of a shipping error, then...
... My MIL just started Iressa two weeks ago (Stage IV lung cancer). She has mild...
- no hope ? 8th August 2003
... NSCLC in June 2003. She is on a clinical trial using Iressa as a first line drug.
She isn't having too many side...
- Iressa 1st August 2003
... My husband was on Iressa , 23rd-27th of this month, it tore him up - n+v, severe ... thing we could do about.
From what I researched on Iressa , it is only given after two other forms of chemotherapy ... not have long, a few weeks, maybe a month. Thanks to Iressa , it was over within one week. Even a day is precious...
... My mother started on Iressa two weeks ago. She has had both chemo and radiation ... and staged at 31/2. She was very optomistic about Iressa but now is feeling discouraged because of suffering ... on Medicare and has supplimental ARRP insurance but Iressa is not covered. The cost is astonishing $1700.00 for...
... working then. So her dr. actually did not mention IRESSA - I did. I had done my own research. You know how ... that there was nothing left to do - I said what about IRESSA ? At the time it was still a "trial drug" so there ... was the only good thing. My mother began taking the IRESSA Jan - 03 and immediately had explosive diarrhea. ...
... My mother started taking Iressa 3 weeks ago. She had severe diarrhea for about a week ... s post from 8/03 if her family member is still on Iressa and if it has helped?...
... In my mother's case, IRESSA worked wonder on her. My mother is nsclc, had reoccurance ... she had several round of chemos, she started taking IRESSA . Three months later, the CT scan showed the there...
... Just an up date on my mom and Iressa . She took it only for one month because of feeling ... there maybe a connection between low tolerence for Iressa and liver involvement. Blessings to all of you living...
... My brother has had good results from Iressa . Three months on it and all scans are clear. Had...
- Stage IIIB 30th July 2003
... Have you asked about a third line treatment,such as Iressa ? Some have excellent results with this new drug. ... worth inquiring about. Read letters from the "About Iressa " board. Also contact the drug company for information...
... we just learned today that he is going to recommend Iressa ...where do I find the About Iressa info? I hope you ... to the mediastinum and they are talking to us about Iressa ....
- Final Gifts 28th July 2003
... I hope you have talked to the doctor about getting Iressa , I truely believed that it help the symtoms of the...
- lung cancer 11th July 2003
... Any info on Iressa is needed. What is the response time from starting...
- It's Spread 8th July 2003
... What can you expect now..... First of all look into Iressa , see if the docs can get it for you. Tell the rest...
- Gemzar 28th June 2003
... well to GEMZAR alone, he may do radiation and later IRESSA . Does anyone have any idea whether this plan makes ...
What are the usual side effects of radiation and IRESSA ?...
... brain. During this time, she was able to get the Iressa . She recieved it as part of a study, so it became ... free. Also there was no side effects to the Iressa , and I think or at least I would like to think that...
... Leisa,
Thanks for your reply. I'm glad to hear that IRESSA had no side effects and that it helped in your mom...
... are covered by the gov't. This would include the Iressa . I am not saying there were no side effects from ... Iressa , there may as well be for some people...... Yes, it...
- end stage lung cancer 17th June 2003
... back on ...... Has the doctor asked the family about Iressa ?? I found that while it did not cure my mom that...
... but she did not want one.She was not a candidate for Iressa according to the doctor as she did not have chemo...
- Iressa 12th June 2003
... My mother was on IRESSA for about 2 months - it didn't help her - but I had ... other patients.
In Jan. when mom was first given IRESSA it was a "trial drug program" meaning it had not yet...
... That is why I have lost
my mind. I just researched Iressa today. It is approved by the FDA, but it is not covered...
... How long until you can see some response to Iressa ? Any info is appreciated on the subject....
... How long until you can see some response to Iressa ? Any info is appreciated on the subject....
... Hope1220: How long was your Mom on Iressa before they decided it wasn't working? What test...
- About IRESSA 8th June 2003
... Do you know how much Iressa costs???:nono...
... Mom was on Iressa , she got it free through a drug testing program. ...
... anyone have any info on how long a person must be on Iressa before they can see any changes? How soon should ... a chest xray be done? Any info on the subject of Iressa would be helpful. Any negative or positive comments...
... no responses to the questions on response time to Iressa , I am guessing that no one has been on it long enough...
... In my mother's case, she responded to Iressa very well.She started took IRESSA after reoccurance...
... and carbo(typo?), very little effect, started use IRESSA March 2002. She is spot-free till now. She's on the...
... I spoke with my father today about Iressa . He talked to his oncologist on Friday about a medication ... his liver. He is being treated as an individual. Iressa treats lung cancer.
Nancy...
... else it is still Lung cancer and can be treated with Iressa or any other lung cancer treatment.
Kimmy...
... lung cancer in limited stage. Does anyone know can Iressa is also ok for SCLC patient? Thank you ~~...
- Just wanna unload... 13th May 2003
... I found this board last Friday while searching for Iressa updates. Its the first bit of relief I've felt in...
- Dont' Tell Me It's Starting All Ready 2nd April 2003
... is no cure and with out more chemo and the new drug Iressa you are looking at 1-3 months" its been 4 weeks and...
- dad wants to know 31st March 2003
... Actually there is no more but more chemo and trial drug Iressa that he will have to take. But no cure. So prolonging...
... Eva..... Get him to take the Iressa . I really believe that helped mom with the symptoms...
- Just found out Father has cancer. 13th February 2003
... sick , last alternative more chemo and new trial drug Iressa , dad has chosen not to go for any more. He wants to...
- New to board need friends 3rd January 2003
... change.....geeze..anyways now they are going to try Iressa 500 mg a day. Has anyone tried this? Pain is always...
... tumour wrapping around the spine. Mom did get to go on Iressa and what I think it helped with was the breathing ... ..... technically, I think that the Iressa does not stop the spread of the cancer but that it...
... use it had grown about 25% and she too is trying the IRESSA drug. We of course won't know if it helps for a few...
- just found out 28th December 2002
... new clinical trial using the not yet approved drug IRESSA . My mom had tremendous success as far as controling...
- mum has lung cancer - so much pain :( 4th October 2002
... junk she is taking now.
in australia we dont have iressa available - but we were able to receive it through ... too (i think you call it tynenol?)
whats next after iressa ????
she is also taking a herbal thing which we also...
... remedies, only suppliments. How is she doing on the Iressa ??????? ...
... has only been taking the iressa for 2 weeks - not too much change yet.
not sure about...
- STAGE IV, PLEURAL EFFUSION AND DOCS 2nd October 2002
... anything but what we are giving you. Mom was taking iressa and they have very rigid guidelines to what is allowed...
- Update on my mom 31st July 2002
... Mom has been on Iressa now for close to two months. She has outlived the...
... One of the side effects of Iressa is skin problems so maybe the boils are from the Iressa...
- My husband is stage four...but they got the mets areas....what stage is he now? 7th July 2002
... told my husband he would have to go to Fairview for Iressa as Ireland does not have it yet...? Hmmm...
Dr. Warren...
- My husband's cancer is spreading and he is stage four already 26th June 2002
... home for two weeks. She just started the new drug, Iressa . She is like a different person. She was only on ... be enough time to do another chemo or get on this Iressa and see if that works. It is so scary and horrible...
... Mom's Cancer has too progressed. She is on Iressa and now in the hospital. She no longer takes the...
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I will call and ask about Iressa ...I believe we heard about it via an article in a...
... her husband and a friend. If you want to find the Iressa yourself,call Astra Zenica, the drug company, and ... We will move on to the next thing though if the Iressa doesn't work. They told her a few weeks ago to get...
- Some good news 19th May 2002
... Mom has be given permission to use the Iressa ! Her immune system was to low to allow anymore chemo...
- Iressa Inquiry 15th May 2002
... You can call the company that makes Iressa , AstraZeneca. Call their 800 number, you can get ... are taking part in the Expanded Access Program for Iressa . Best of luck to you. Take care....
- Vitamins, Supplements & Iressa??? 15th May 2002
... Be up front with the people from Iressa . Mom had that constent form and what they did was...
- Dad - Stage IV Lung Cancer 6th May 2002
... you could find a place for your dad and he could try Iressa . Iressa is one of the new "smart" drugs that targets...
- So Scared/Husband diagnosed w/lung cancer that metastasized 9th April 2002
... They are doing clinical trials now with a drug called Iressa also called ZD - 1839. they have many trials there ... She will begin the trial sometime in May for the Iressa . There are alot of new drugs out there also. I have ... read that Iressa should be combined with Chemo, the most popular combination...
... loved ones may have a chance. As mentioned above, Iressa is promising but you will need to get to a medical...
