Tarceva User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• hop...
• December 17, 2014

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My father was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutation in May 2014 and has done very well. He is turning 72 in February. He is on Tarceva, and it shrunk his two lung tumors down, and now he is in remission. He got the tube removed. Now he has a cold and a sore throat, and I am very worried he is going to get sick. I try really hard to persuade him to take immune pills and take care of himself, but hey, I can't have him be a germaphobic like me."

• Ren...
• March 13, 2015

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My wife was diagnosed with Stage IV non-small lung cancer that had spread to her liver and bones. After being on Tarceva for two months, lung x-rays indicated that the tumors in her lungs had neither grown nor shrunk. This month she is having a CT to determine the fate of other tumors. She has had only a mild skin reaction to the drug."

• Sco...
• December 18, 2016

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mom was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell adenocarcinoma with EGFR mutation on December 26, 2013. She had an 8x5 cm RUL mass and a 6x7 cm L adrenal mass. At the time of staging, her life expectancy was estimated to be around 2-4 months. She began Tarceva monotherapy within 2 weeks. Her next CT showed 25% tumor shrinkage. Her 6-month CT showed no new growth and 75% tumor shrinkage and necrosis of the RUL mass. The next two CTs were stable. Unfortunately, as the oncologist had warned us, the cancer no longer responded to Tarceva. She was started on Gilotrif, and over the next 4 months, it had further mets to her ribs and liver. She died April 30, 2015. Tarceva gave me 14 precious months with my mother. Tarceva was a miracle."

• Ren...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2015

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My wife's main tumors in her lungs and liver were 75% smaller last month, as indicated by CT. The number of tumors remained unchanged. She has shown an increase in the size and amount of bone tumors in her spine, however. She will be undergoing CyberKnife treatments for tumors on L2-L5 in the next two weeks. Hopefully, she will have a good outcome."

• Big...
• January 7, 2016

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I was diagnosed in early December 2015 with NCLC... Stage IV (female non-smoker 50). After waiting a couple of weeks for blood test results to return, I recently found out I will be beginning Tarceva on January 14th. And paired with it (possibly through a random choosing for study) could be Avastin, which has shown in studies to work well with Tarceva. I am hoping that Tarceva will work for me as well as many of the testimonies I have read here recently. Not looking forward to possible side effects - but it beats chemo for sure, at least for now."

• Han...
• January 2, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "Female, 68, excellent health, nonsmoker. Asian, diagnosed EGFR 12/16. On 5th day of Tarceva 150 mg. feeling great. No breathlessness. No side effects so far. Hope to continue if no liver impact. Wondering if there's any preventative steps that could be taken to ward off the next mutation when this inhibitor no longer works."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2020

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "Was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in Feb 2019, just days before my 68th birthday. Tumors in both lungs with mets to brain consisting of 9 smallish tumors. I was given 1 session of radiation for the brain tumors and started on a course of 150 Tarceva. Various side effects - intermittent diarrhea, dry skin, hair thinning and hair growth very slow, nail bed infection around 2 toes, eye irritation. None of these side effects have been debilitating, and I can certainly put up with them after my first series of scans since beginning the medication 3 months ago have shown a significant regression of all tumors, with one tumor in my brain disappearing completely."

• mac...
• March 1, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I am so pleased to have this medication that we have used in curing my wife's breast cancer, which almost took her life away. We appreciate the thoughtfulness in crafting this medication and thoroughness in delivering helpful advice. We also appreciate the approachability and willingness to speak with my wife before and after she has been cured. Thank you again for helping to create the next generation of medication. We hope to assist you in the future! As you prepare for the winter weather and Christmas Day celebrations, I hope you and your family are enjoying a festive holiday season! We feel blessed to be able to not only enjoy a meticulously prepared medication but also to share the experience with so many loved ones. Love,"

• Ven...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2018

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My husband (non-smoker), 66 years old, diagnosed with NSCLC adenocarcinoma stage four with mets to bones, liver, and brain. His life expectancy was estimated to max 5 months. First, he was treated with a round of 8 radiations and had Gamma Knife for his brain lesion. After tests, he found an EGFR mutation gene, and he was prescribed Tarceva. His oncologist mentioned he was the perfect patient for this prescription, as he looked strong and healthy even at stage four. He convinced him that Tarceva would extend his life for at least a couple of years, so he decided to try his luck. He started Tarceva monotherapy and continued for five months. Unfortunately, he lived 3 months more than his original life expectancy, totaling 8 months after he was diagnosed. His last 6 months were a real nightmare. He was under severe pain 24/7, even with morphine painkillers. The skin rash was unbearable! The quality of his life during his last months was below zero. In my husband's case, Tarceva was a disaster!"

• Nat...
• August 26, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I am 59, non-smoker, confirmed NSCLC. Found EGFR mutation gene, prescribed Tarceva. Skin rash and fatigue started within a week and continue to worsen. Have to stop after a month. I feel the drug is making me sick and causes a lot of pain and lower quality of life."

• Jmv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2024

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I had lung cancer in February last year and had my upper lobe removed. Took UFT oral chemotherapy, the side effects were so bad. Then, last July, I found out the cancer spread to my spine, and I really had trouble sleeping or sitting because of the pain. So, I went on six radiation treatments, and quickly, the pain was gone. I felt so great, it seems like I don't have any cancer. Then my doctor prescribed me Tarceva 150 mg with Cyramza IV 500 ml. At first, I had diarrhea and high blood pressure, but I didn't bother at all. However, the skin rash was so bad, my face was covered with something that looks like poison ivy, severe acne where I thought my nose might fall off. I couldn't touch my skin, I was in so much pain and itchiness. They gave me antibiotics and steroids, but to no effect. But after two weeks, my CEA level from 6.9 went down to 1.6. For now, my doctor stopped Tarceva and will return to it when my skin heals, but to be honest, I don't want to anymore. It's so traumatic. Aside from the skin rash, it's really effective."

• Rob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2021

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "Tarceva sucks. My husband was told by his doctor it would cure his stage 4 lung cancer. Better yet, no hair loss. My husband bought into the doctor’s recommendation that was hooked into the pharmaceutical company. It cost us $7,500/month for 9 months until he died. Yuck!!!!"

• Sol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2021

For Pancreatic Cancer "I have pancreatic head cancer since July 2016, was stage 4, so a palliative bypass was done, then put on chemo several times. Three months back, my CT showed progression for the first time rather than regression, so my doctor put me on Tarceva 100 mg. Unfortunately, I felt more weakness, anorexia, skin rash, nausea, belching, plus much increase in pains in my tummy and back. I don't know what to say...?!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 13, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My husband was diagnosed with stage III B NSCLC 10 1/2 years ago! Thank you, 150 mg TARCEVA!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2016

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "My diagnosed NCLC 11/14. As of her last scans, no tumors or active cancer."

• New...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2017

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "It shrunk my lung tumor by 40% in one month in lung, but the bone Mets progress slowly."

• Lau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 12, 2020

For Pancreatic Cancer "This drug, Tarceva, has helped keep me alive for the last 3 years. I have pancreatic cancer."