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Joannie · 08-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Georgia Girl:
I had the same issue on Tykerb. In fact, the soreness of my nostrils was probably one of the worst side effects I encountered. I used vasline.....several times a day I would line the inside of my nostrils with it and it was about the only thing that helped. My nose bled from the sores and I had continual scabs! Not fun, but once I finished the TEACH trial, the sores went away. Try the vaseline. Hopefully it will work for you too!
Joannie

08-30-2008, 02:20 PM	#2
Joannie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio Posts: 67	Georgia Girl: I had the same issue on Tykerb. In fact, the soreness of my nostrils was probably one of the worst side effects I encountered. I used vasline.....several times a day I would line the inside of my nostrils with it and it was about the only thing that helped. My nose bled from the sores and I had continual scabs! Not fun, but once I finished the TEACH trial, the sores went away. Try the vaseline. Hopefully it will work for you too! 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!!!