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framinglady
framinglady CSN Member Posts: 1
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi everyone, My name is Monique, I was diagnosed in July 09' with stage 4 colon cancer and have been through several different chemos and am currently on Erbitux and I was wondering if anyone has been on this one and what you did to get through the side effects of the rash/acne.
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,754 Member
    #2
    Welcome
    Welcome to the board. Never was on this chemo so I'm not sure how to deal with the rash but many on here have. They will help address your issues. Please continue to letting us know how you are doing.

    Kim
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Hello
    I haven't been on that particular chemo, but several others have who can clue you into what they did or didn't do for that rash/acne.
    Glad to meet you Monique.
    Winter Marie
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  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth CSN Member Posts: 1,258 Member
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    Not chemo
    rather, it is known as a biological.

    It is often referred to as a targeted therapy, since it blocks a particular genome receptor known as EFGR. It does not target the cancer cells specifically, thus the rash.

    Usually an antibiotic like Minocycline can keep the acne/rash in check. There are also a couple of creams that can be prescribed to help.

    If you have not done so already, ask your oncologist for a referral to a dermatologist that has experience with the Erbitux side effects.

    Blake
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