Zelboraf

wawaju04976
wawaju04976 Member Posts: 316 Member
in Skin Cancer #1
Has anyone used Zelboraf, and if so, how have you done with it?

Judy

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  • Williamryan
    Williamryan Member Posts: 37
    #2
    Zelboraf

    Judy,

    I just started zelboraf 4 days ago for differentiated thyroid cancer, as it is resistent to the typical RI-131 tx.  My cancer has the same bRAF mutation that is seen melanoma and clinical trials have shown that zelboraf does stabalize the cancer.  I am experiencing some unusual side effects:  severe flushing, scalp is red and itchy and my heart beat is pulsing in my head.  I have a call to the Dr although no return msg yet.  I have the typical side effects:  nausea, fatigue, eyes are sensitive to the sunlight, loosing my taste buds and appetite.  There can be severe, life threatening side effects that one would need to stop taking zelboraf.  I found most of the info on this drug via websites.  Let me know what your side effects have been and how you are managing them.  Best of luck.

    Bill

  • PaulaEM
    PaulaEM Member Posts: 2
    #3
    Williamryan said:

    Zelboraf

    Judy,

    I just started zelboraf 4 days ago for differentiated thyroid cancer, as it is resistent to the typical RI-131 tx.  My cancer has the same bRAF mutation that is seen melanoma and clinical trials have shown that zelboraf does stabalize the cancer.  I am experiencing some unusual side effects:  severe flushing, scalp is red and itchy and my heart beat is pulsing in my head.  I have a call to the Dr although no return msg yet.  I have the typical side effects:  nausea, fatigue, eyes are sensitive to the sunlight, loosing my taste buds and appetite.  There can be severe, life threatening side effects that one would need to stop taking zelboraf.  I found most of the info on this drug via websites.  Let me know what your side effects have been and how you are managing them.  Best of luck.

    Bill

    Zelboraf

    My husband was on Zelboraf for 3 months, was switched to Yervoy (ipi) and is now being switched back to Zelboraf.  (The Yervoy was not working).  Like Bill, my husband had a red flush, lost most of his body hair, and had a terrible sweet taste in his mouth.  I have to try to be creative to get him to eat.  No one seems to have said anything about the horrible taste.  I guess everyone has their own experience.  Good luck on the Zelboraf, Judy.

    Paula

  • wawaju04976
    wawaju04976 Member Posts: 316 Member
    #4
    Williamryan said:

    Zelboraf

    Judy,

    I just started zelboraf 4 days ago for differentiated thyroid cancer, as it is resistent to the typical RI-131 tx.  My cancer has the same bRAF mutation that is seen melanoma and clinical trials have shown that zelboraf does stabalize the cancer.  I am experiencing some unusual side effects:  severe flushing, scalp is red and itchy and my heart beat is pulsing in my head.  I have a call to the Dr although no return msg yet.  I have the typical side effects:  nausea, fatigue, eyes are sensitive to the sunlight, loosing my taste buds and appetite.  There can be severe, life threatening side effects that one would need to stop taking zelboraf.  I found most of the info on this drug via websites.  Let me know what your side effects have been and how you are managing them.  Best of luck.

    Bill

    Jim has been taking it since

    Jim has been taking it since February, but has only been able to handle half doses. When he goes to 3-4 pills a.m.  and p.m., his joints ache and he literally can't get around.

    Judy

  • wawaju04976
    wawaju04976 Member Posts: 316 Member
    #5
    Williamryan said:

    Zelboraf

    Judy,

    I just started zelboraf 4 days ago for differentiated thyroid cancer, as it is resistent to the typical RI-131 tx.  My cancer has the same bRAF mutation that is seen melanoma and clinical trials have shown that zelboraf does stabalize the cancer.  I am experiencing some unusual side effects:  severe flushing, scalp is red and itchy and my heart beat is pulsing in my head.  I have a call to the Dr although no return msg yet.  I have the typical side effects:  nausea, fatigue, eyes are sensitive to the sunlight, loosing my taste buds and appetite.  There can be severe, life threatening side effects that one would need to stop taking zelboraf.  I found most of the info on this drug via websites.  Let me know what your side effects have been and how you are managing them.  Best of luck.

    Bill

    Jim has been taking it since

    Jim has been taking it since February, but has only been able to handle half doses. When he goes to 3-4 pills a.m.  and p.m., his joints ache and he literally can't get around.

    Judy

  • huffman6djgirl
    huffman6djgirl Member Posts: 24
    #6
    I started taking the zelboraf

    I started taking the zelboraf on April 15th, so almost a week. I have had the pounding in my head, along with the flush feeling. The worst so far has been the joint pain. Also, I have had what I felt was a metallic taste in my mouth. I have also had the itchiness and red on my face, head and upper body. I am going into the hospital tomorrow, and am going to ask if there is something that helps with the joint pain. Currently, I take tylenol or ibuprofen, and doesn't seem to help much. The last couple of days have been taking a benedryl capsule before bed, and seems to help. Any suggestions?

     

  • wawaju04976
    wawaju04976 Member Posts: 316 Member
    #7
    huffman6djgirl said:

    I started taking the zelboraf

    I started taking the zelboraf on April 15th, so almost a week. I have had the pounding in my head, along with the flush feeling. The worst so far has been the joint pain. Also, I have had what I felt was a metallic taste in my mouth. I have also had the itchiness and red on my face, head and upper body. I am going into the hospital tomorrow, and am going to ask if there is something that helps with the joint pain. Currently, I take tylenol or ibuprofen, and doesn't seem to help much. The last couple of days have been taking a benedryl capsule before bed, and seems to help. Any suggestions?

     

    Jim has a lot of trouble with

    Jim has a lot of trouble with the joint pain. Anything you find out would be helpful...

    Judy

  • huffman6djgirl
    huffman6djgirl Member Posts: 24
    #8
    wawaju04976 said:

    Jim has a lot of trouble with

    Jim has a lot of trouble with the joint pain. Anything you find out would be helpful...

    Judy

    I ended up having a allergic

    I ended up having a allergic reaction to the Zelboraf, the derm treated it with Prednisone, and this also helped with the joint pain...Good Luck, hope you are doing well..:)

     

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