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tricia keegan · 03-12-2011, 04:43 PM

Tricia,

Good advice from Elaine, I also would think either herceptin or Tykerb right now would be a good idea rather than nothing at all.
It seems like the Gemzar is not suiting you so either of the above drugs may help while this rash clears up, has your onc given you anything to help that along?

I really am so sorry you have this, my Mum used to swear by Calamine lotion for any type of skin rash or itch but it may be under a different name in the U.S but hoping you find some relief soon.
Sending lots of good wishes to you my friend! xx

P.S I just googled this and it seems you're not alone http://drugspedia.net/prep/33785.html Its advised to contact your onc about this to get something to help!

03-12-2011, 04:43 PM	#4
tricia keegan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,463	Re: rash after chemo-now over a month Tricia, Good advice from Elaine, I also would think either herceptin or Tykerb right now would be a good idea rather than nothing at all. It seems like the Gemzar is not suiting you so either of the above drugs may help while this rash clears up, has your onc given you anything to help that along? I really am so sorry you have this, my Mum used to swear by Calamine lotion for any type of skin rash or itch but it may be under a different name in the U.S but hoping you find some relief soon. Sending lots of good wishes to you my friend! xx P.S I just googled this and it seems you're not alone http://drugspedia.net/prep/33785.html Its advised to contact your onc about this to get something to help! __________________ Tricia Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06 Currently taking Arimidex.. June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density. Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc. 2014 Normal Dexa scan 2018 Mammo all clear, still NED! Last edited by tricia keegan; 03-12-2011 at 04:48 PM..