TAS 102

jen2012
jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi all,  I haven't been around much.  Have some catching up to do.  Been thinking of Jeff and Mags...hope you are both dealing with your setbacks okay and were able to enjoy the holidays.

My husband's scan at the end of November, showed progression in the bones.  Still has only had bone mets - and that one pesky distant lymph node at diagnosis.  So folfiri with erbitux has failed.  She suggested he try TAS 102 and if that doesn't work, maybe back to Folfox.   TAS 102 has been backordered for weeks so he has not been feeling great while waiting for the drug to come in - really hoping it helps turn things around..we expect to have the pills tomorrow.   My father also passed away 3 weeks ago, just a little over a year since mom died.   My poor kids have been through too much in the last few years.  

 

I know TAS 102 is so newly approved, I'm not finding much information.   Anyhow have any info to share?

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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #2
    Hi Jen. I am aware of TAS-102

    Hi Jen. I am aware of TAS-102 and have discussed it with my onc but we are waiting on that. We are doing FOLFIRI again but with Cryamza added to it. Cryamza was just approved for colon cancer and is similar to Avastin. Just another option out there. Sorry to here about your father. You really are a warrior.

  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #3
    oh so sorry

    hokey cows Jen......you guys have really really been having a hard time.  I am so sorry for all your troubles.

    My surgery went well enough.....was not prepared for the disfigurement......hopefully get my pathology this week.

    Cannot help in anyway with TAS 102......know nothing.....

     

    but I am sending a heap of love and a lot of hugs for you and your fam

    mags

  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #4
    maglets said:

    oh so sorry

    hokey cows Jen......you guys have really really been having a hard time.  I am so sorry for all your troubles.

    My surgery went well enough.....was not prepared for the disfigurement......hopefully get my pathology this week.

    Cannot help in anyway with TAS 102......know nothing.....

     

    but I am sending a heap of love and a lot of hugs for you and your fam

    mags

    you can start with these:

    www.onclive.com/web-exclusives/fda-approves-tas-102-for-advanced-colorectal-cancer

    and same site,

    www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/dr-wu-on-possible-combinations-with-tas-102-in-crc

    Good luck

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #5
    Thank you all.   Off to read

    Thank you all.   Off to read those links.  He took his first dose tonight. 

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    #6
    jen2012 said:

    Thank you all.   Off to read

    Thank you all.   Off to read those links.  He took his first dose tonight. 

    Interesting links. Here's

    Interesting links. Here's hoping for success. As far as breaks go, I think your due one, Jen, maybe play a buck on the lottery....................Dave

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