Stevarga

Sandi1
Sandi1 Member Posts: 277
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi, haven't been on here in a while.  Just wondering if anyone has been on Stevarga? My husband has exhausted all chemo options and this is his last choice, side effects are bad - just wondering if anyone has any tricks or solutions for the side effects.

Sandi

 

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  • LAckerm1
    LAckerm1 Member Posts: 15
    #2
    Stivarga

    Hi Sandi. My husband is on the same path. His voice is very weak on this drug and 2 weeks ago we took a break due to unbearable foot and hand pain. They have reduced the dosage to 3 pills a day vs 4 and he seems to be doing much better (knock on wood). It is a roller coaster ride ,however, and we are trying to cope one day at a time.  Yesterday, we saw the oncologist and she was amazed at how well he seemed compared to our last visit when we took a break--7days from the Stivarga. There's not much info on the board or anywhere else because the drug is so new.  Hope this helps a little. Feel free to email me via this board if you need to talk more. Linda

  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #3
    Hi Sandy:

    I don't know much about this drug, my George was never on it however I think there are several on the Colon Club site that are on this drug so you may want to check it out.  I think they are all doing well but have not checked in a while.  I had started doing some research on this drug when I lost George so sorry, not much help.  However, do check it out on the Colon Club.

    Take care - Tina

  • Lynn77
    Lynn77 Member Posts: 3
    #4
    side effects

    I too have been told that Stevarga is my last hope and after reading the research and side effect I am concerned about the side effects speeding up "the end". Also, I don't want to feel like crap for what life I do have left.  What I read that on average it only gives survivors 1-2 months.  But the foot and hand thing sounds aweful.  I seem to have issues with all of the chemo I have taken and don't know if I can face more horrible side effects that might leave me in bed ALL day in pain.

    Sandi I hope your husband has a positive outcome with this drug.

    Lynn

  • Lynn77
    Lynn77 Member Posts: 3
    #5
    side effects

    I too have been told that Stevarga is my last hope and after reading the research and side effect I am concerned about the side effects speeding up "the end". Also, I don't want to feel like crap for what life I do have left.  What I read that on average it only gives survivors 1-2 months.  But the foot and hand thing sounds aweful.  I seem to have issues with all of the chemo I have taken and don't know if I can face more horrible side effects that might leave me in bed ALL day in pain.

    Sandi I hope your husband has a positive outcome with this drug.

    Lynn

  • offthewall
    offthewall Member Posts: 4
    #6
    Stivarga (Regorafenib Tablets) - husband will try soon

    My husband (with 4 years of stage IV colon cancer - and many mets to liver now) - will start Stivarga tablets next week.  Oncologist thought going back on 5FU might help more - but...

    Hoping side effects not too bad.  Some people have minimal side effects I did read.  If it helps it will just contain the tumors for a time and give hime more months of being able to function. 

    Will post again when we know more!!

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