Erlotinib for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer User Reviews (Page 2)
Erlotinib has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 34 reviews for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. 85% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 9% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Erlotinib
- Renoh...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 27, 2015
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My wife's main tumors in her lungs and liver were 75% smaller last month as indicated by CT. The number of tumors remained unchanged. She has shown an increase in the size and amount of bone tumors in her spine, however. She will be undergoing cyber knife treatments for tumors on L2-L5 in the next two weeks. Hopefully, she will have a good outcome."
- Bassa...
- December 15, 2009
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My mother-in-law started having a breath problems last September 2009 and after the examinations they found out that here left lung is full of liquid they decide to suck the liquids out, 2 weeks later she still hardly breath and she can't lay down, another examinations and they found out she has lung cancer, she did many exams later and the doctor decide to give here Tarceva as one pill a day, now after 2 weeks of use of the drug she can breath much better than before. The doctor told us she must see the doctor every month and our next appointment will be the second of January 2010, I'll write later about here after she see the doctor."
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- Reno...
- March 13, 2015
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My wife was diagnosed with Stage IV non-small lung cancer that had spread to her liver and bones. After being on Tarceva for two months, lung x-rays indicated that the tumors in her lungs had neither grown nor shrunk. This month she is having a CT to determine the fate of other tumors. She has had only a mild skin reaction to the drug."
- BigCb...
- January 7, 2016
Tarceva (erlotinib) "I was diagnosed in early December, 2015 with NCLC...Stage IV ( female-non- smoker-50). After waiting a couple weeks for blood tests results to return, I recently found out I will be beginning Tarceva on January 14th. And paired with it ( possibly..through a random choosing for study) could be Avastin, which has shown in studies to work well with Tarceva. I am hoping that Tarceva will work for me as well as many of the testimonies I have read here recently Not looking forward to possible side effects-but it beats chemo for sure-at least for now. "
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- Hana
- January 2, 2017
Tarceva (erlotinib) "Female 68, excellent health, nonsmoker. Asian, diagnosed EGFR 12/16. On 5th day of Tarceva 150Mg. feeling great. No breathlessness. No side effects so far.Hope to continue if no liver impact. Wondering if there's any preventative steps that could be taken to ward off the next mutation when this inhibitor no longer works."
- mack...
- March 1, 2017
Tarceva (erlotinib) "I am so pleased have this medication that we have used in curing my wife breast cancer which almost took her life away. We appreciate the thoughtfulness in crafting this medication and thoroughness in delivering helpful advice. We also appreciate the approachability and willingness to speak with my wife before and after she has been cured. Thank you again for helping to create the next generation of medication. We hope to assist you in the future!As you prepare for the winter weather and Christmas Day celebrations,I hope you and your family are enjoying a festive holiday season!We feel blessed to be able to not only enjoy a meticulously prepared medication, but also to share the experience with so many loved ones. Love,"
- Barb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2020
Tarceva (erlotinib) "Was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in Feb 2019, just days before my 68th birthday. Tumors in both lungs with Mets to brain consisting of 9 smallish tumours. I was given 1 session of radiation for the brain tumors and started on a course of 150 Tarceva. Various side effects - intermittent diarrhoea, dry skin, hair thinning and hair growth very slow, nail bed infection around 2 toes, eye irritation. None of these side effects have been debilitating and I can certainly put up with them after my first series of scans since beginning the medication 3 months ago have shown a significant regression of all tumours, with one tumour in my brain disappearing completely."
- VenKa
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 17, 2018
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My husband (non-smoker) 66 years old, diagnosed with NSCLC Adenocarcinoma stage four with Mets to bones liver and brain His life expectancy was estimated to max 5 months. First was treated with a round of 8 radiations and had Gamma Knife for his brain lesion. After tests found EGFR mutation gene and he was prescribed Tarceva. His oncologist mentioned he was the perfect patient for this prescription, as he looked strong and healthy even at stage four. He convinced him that Tarceva will extend his life for at least a couple of years so he decided to try his luck. He started Tarceva monotherapy and continued for five months. Unfortunately, he lived 3 months more than his original life expectancy. Total 8 months after he was diagnosed. His last 6 months were a real nightmare. He was under severe pain 24/7 even with morphine painkillers. Skin rash was unbearable! The quality of his life during his last months was below zero. In my husband's case, Tarceva was a disaster!"
- Natural...
- August 26, 2017
Tarceva (erlotinib) "I am 59, non smoker, confirmed NSCLC. Found EGFR mutation gene, prescribed Tarceva. Skin rash and fatigue started within a week, and continue to worsen. Have to stop after a month. I feel the drug is making me sick and causes a lot of pain, and lower quality of life."
- Gwanswa
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 5, 2023
"I am responding well to the treatment. I have experienced some slight side effects, such as dryness of the skin, and when it gets hot, I feel like I have pins all over my skin. However, I am grateful that most side effects, such as a chronic cough and evening chills, are no longer present. I have been taking the medication since July 2022 until today."
- Robin
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 2, 2021
Tarceva (erlotinib) "Tarceva sucks. My husband was told by his doctor it would cure his stage 4 lung cancer. Better yet, no hair loss. My husband bought in to the doctor’s recommendation that was hooked into the pharmaceutical company. It cost us $7,500/month for 9 months until he died. Yuck!!!!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 13, 2017
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My husband diagnosed with Stage III b NSCLC 10 1/2 years ago!!! Thank you 150 mg TARCEVA!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 10, 2016
Tarceva (erlotinib) "My diagnosed NCLC 11/14. As of her last scans no tumors or active cancer."
- Newli...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 7, 2017
Tarceva (erlotinib) "It shrunk my lung tumor by 40% in one month in lung , but the bone Mets progress slowly."
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Tarceva (erlotinib) "My father was diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with EGFR mutation May 2014 and has done very good. He is turning 72 in February. He is on Tarceva and it shrunk his two lung tumors down and now he is in remission. He got the tube removed. Now he has a cold and a sore throat and I am very worried he is going to get sick. I try really hard to pursue him to take immune pills and take care of himself but hey I can't have him be a germaphobic like me."