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jml · 12-08-2007, 04:12 PM

My sister, (a physician recruiter for Genentech) and my Onc's NP told me that rash & diarrhea are thought to be a good indicators that you're responding to the drug!
Apparently, studies show anectodal evidence that the population that was most responsive/sensitive to Tykerb (& another drug that was presented, but I don't know which) also reported rash & diarrhea.
So, when I broke out into a dreadful rash all over my neck, that crept up behind my ears & all over my belly, I CELEBRATED!
Accupuncture has always been really effective in helping me manage the side effects of chemo like nausea, flu'ish feeling, & has even made the rash & diarrhea more manageable.
Regardless, I do a little happy dance as I'm itching & running to the restroom!

12-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#6
jml Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 415	Rash & diarrhea is a GOOD thing! My sister, (a physician recruiter for Genentech) and my Onc's NP told me that rash & diarrhea are thought to be a good indicators that you're responding to the drug! Apparently, studies show anectodal evidence that the population that was most responsive/sensitive to Tykerb (& another drug that was presented, but I don't know which) also reported rash & diarrhea. So, when I broke out into a dreadful rash all over my neck, that crept up behind my ears & all over my belly, I CELEBRATED! Accupuncture has always been really effective in helping me manage the side effects of chemo like nausea, flu'ish feeling, & has even made the rash & diarrhea more manageable. Regardless, I do a little happy dance as I'm itching & running to the restroom!