Lapatinib
Hi Daffodil,
I have been on the clinical trial of Herceptin, Taxol and Lapatinib since Dec. 23, 2005. I also get Zometa once a month to strengthen the bones. I have MET's to the liver and spine. So far the side effects have been fatigue, slight nausea on and off, extreme diarrhea that is kept in check with the use of Immodium about every other day, one mild rash that went away fairly quickly and body aches.
Over all I am tolerating things well. My CT scans have shown that I am responding to treatment and that the two largest tumors in my liver are shrinking at a nice rate.
I hope you are doing well and that you have great success on Lapatinib and Xeloda. This is a wonderful support group with some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. Lots of great support and plenty of good information. We welcome you to the group with open arms.
Big Hugs,
Nicola
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