Hey Joel - I had 6 weeks of Erbitux along with Cisplatin and Taxotere - the Erbitux is "doing it's job" when it results in acne on chest, back, neck, face and chin. It was tough for me - I think it contributed to the mucousits I had as a result of radiation - had to have the mask cut open at the lips because they were so swollen. All medical staff promised it would all heal up and go away - and it has. I'm 3 weeks out and I think the texture of my skin is not quite "normal" but other than that - ALL the redness, rash and open areas are all healed.


Would I do it again? If it gets those cancer cells- then hell yes!
Take good care,
Jennifer


Jennifer (39)
02/10 SCCa Tongue & Base, HPV-
03/10 Partial Glossectomy & ND 11/10 Revision due to additional nodes 12/20-2/2/11 IMRT & concommitant chemo 2/11 PEG in 3/11 PEG out
Back at work and feeling good 03/24/11!
12/20/11 - 9 month f/u PET/CT - all clear!