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Joannie · 09-13-2007, 11:36 AM

Joy:
I too am experiencing the Tykerb acne woes. I'm on the teach trial since middle of May. I look like a 14 year old with whiteheads all over my face and neck! It has been frustrating, but I'm willing to tolerate it. I will tell you I had to go on Prednisone/antibiotics last week for some health issues and my face has really cleared up. I am assuming it's the Prednisone?! It's the best my face has looked in 2 1/2 months. It's probably only short lived, but I'll take it!

Is there anything that can be prescribed to at least calm the acne down? I will address the next time I'm in with my dr.
Joannie

09-13-2007, 11:36 AM	#2
Joannie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio Posts: 67	Acne woes! Joy: I too am experiencing the Tykerb acne woes. I'm on the teach trial since middle of May. I look like a 14 year old with whiteheads all over my face and neck! It has been frustrating, but I'm willing to tolerate it. I will tell you I had to go on Prednisone/antibiotics last week for some health issues and my face has really cleared up. I am assuming it's the Prednisone?! It's the best my face has looked in 2 1/2 months. It's probably only short lived, but I'll take it! Is there anything that can be prescribed to at least calm the acne down? I will address the next time I'm in with my dr. Joannie __________________ Joannie Diagnosed April 2003 3.3 cm tumor left breast HER2 positive 3++ ER/PR negative Masectomy April 2003 4 Rounds of AC - dose dense 4 Rounds of Taxol - dose dense Removed right breast prophalactically Full reconstruction with implants/nipples No Late Herceptin Received Started Tykerb TEACH Trial in May 2007 Completed Tykerb TEACH Trial in May 2008 5 year NED August 27, 2008!!!