Rashes with Tykerb, EGFR?
Tomorrow I start on BIBW-2992, An EGFR that is similar to Tykerb and HKI-272 (being tested in phase III). Has anyone experienced the chest/face/upper back rash? I was told yesterday that I would definitely get the itchy rash (almost like teenage acne) all over my chest and face. Somehow, this seems worse than losing my hair did.
I would be grateful for any suggestions on what to put on this rash. I met a woman yesterday with pancreatic cancer, who is on an EGFR drug and she cannot go into the sun or put on any make-up. I was stressed out all night last night and hope that I am making the right decision. I am wondering now if I should have gone on Xeloda instead...... I have IIIb IBC, ER-PR-, HER2+++, diag, 2/04, 7 cm, mastectomy, 6 of 19 positive nodes, Taxotere, Taxol, Navelbine, Avastin, Herceptin, rads 2 times @ 33x each.
Love to you all, Vickie
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