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Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Linda, I've been on Iressa now for 10 months, and can tell you at least from my experience that the side effects subsided significantly in a relatively short period of time. The skin rash cleared up in about two months, as did the diarhea. I still get an occasional bout of diarhea, but it's controllable with Imodium.
I didn't experience eye irritation, but remember a warning to not ever wear contacts while taking Iressa, so I guess it's normal.
I hope it will be beneficial in her battle. you will both be in my prayers.
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
It's always something
"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."
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