Test results show a 50% reduction in my cancer tumors, with no new metastatic spread. My response to the drug Tarceva is viewed as "normal" by my oncologist. Recommendation is to continue with the Tarceva and hope for further reduction in tumor size. Dr. Fujioka seemed confident that "progression free" survival would be 9-11 months.
Yay!!
I am looking forward to another beautiful Minnesota Spring!
Overall my energy has been very good, especially for the past 4 days. Craig has helped me with cannabis oil dosage, to ensure that I sleep but not all day. This is working well.
I continue to struggle with Tarceva side effects (skin rash/acne, diarrhea, fatigue). The rash on my face is unbearable. I am also losing my hair (unexpected, unknown cause). Vanity is screaming!!! You would think, when coping with a serious illness, that I would no longer care about "the small stuff" like appearance. Wrong. l feel even more vulnerable and "abnormal". I feel like hiding in the bedroom all day; I have to force myself into social settings. I am working with my oncologist to reduce the severity of the rash either using antibiotics or by using a reduced dose of the medicine. This is a piece of "Quality of Life" that turns out to be very important for me.
Yay!!
I am looking forward to another beautiful Minnesota Spring!
Overall my energy has been very good, especially for the past 4 days. Craig has helped me with cannabis oil dosage, to ensure that I sleep but not all day. This is working well.
I continue to struggle with Tarceva side effects (skin rash/acne, diarrhea, fatigue). The rash on my face is unbearable. I am also losing my hair (unexpected, unknown cause). Vanity is screaming!!! You would think, when coping with a serious illness, that I would no longer care about "the small stuff" like appearance. Wrong. l feel even more vulnerable and "abnormal". I feel like hiding in the bedroom all day; I have to force myself into social settings. I am working with my oncologist to reduce the severity of the rash either using antibiotics or by using a reduced dose of the medicine. This is a piece of "Quality of Life" that turns out to be very important for me.