The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

XL999 clinical trials re-opening!

stayingcalm
stayingcalm CSN Member Posts: 650 Member
edited March 2014 in Lung Cancer #1
I've been participating in a clinical trial of Exelixis' XL999 for over a year, now. It was suspended to investigate cardiotoxicity, and it's finally reopening again. I have NSCLC, which has been held in check by this drug - I'm excited to see the trial opening up again! Please, ask your doctor about it!
Like Care

Comments

  • beatlemike
    beatlemike CSN Member Posts: 55 Member
    #2
    All right!!!!. Im glad for you and pray you keep getting good results.Mike
    Like Care
  • karacahm
    karacahm CSN Member Posts: 5
    #3
    Hello, we live in Turkey. Do you have an idea how we can join this trial. My father has NSCLC stage 3.
    Like Care
  • stayingcalm
    stayingcalm CSN Member Posts: 650 Member
    #4
    karacahm said:

    Hello, we live in Turkey. Do you have an idea how we can join this trial. My father has NSCLC stage 3.

    Hello, karacahm - I have to say I don't know, this might be only a US trial. You can go to www.clinicaltrials.gov, and type XL999 in the search box. I was reading online today, and it seems they are reopening the trials as a Phase 1 again, studying safety and dosages. The company that makes it is called Exelixis, at www.exelixis.com, and their website also has links to the clinical trials. They're working on other drugs, too. Other companies are working on the same types of drugs (multiple kinase inhibitors, but don't ask me what it really means :-)). Best of luck! - stayingcalm
    Like Care

Discussion Boards