Erbitux as a maintenace drug?
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Erbituxjoyzee said:has anyone heard of this drug (erbitux)?
Erbitux maintenance or not?
Well, I only know it is a targeted drug, like Tarceva (which I take), and I know that even tho I'm in remission I will continue to take Tarceva to keep the cancer wolf from my door - I'm assuming that is what is meant by a maintenance drug. Erbitux is usually used in head/neck and colorectal cancer, but I'm sure your oncologist has a reason to prescribe it for you. Please ask him/her - you have every right to have your treatment explained to you0 -
eributuxstayingcalm said:Erbitux
Well, I only know it is a targeted drug, like Tarceva (which I take), and I know that even tho I'm in remission I will continue to take Tarceva to keep the cancer wolf from my door - I'm assuming that is what is meant by a maintenance drug. Erbitux is usually used in head/neck and colorectal cancer, but I'm sure your oncologist has a reason to prescribe it for you. Please ask him/her - you have every right to have your treatment explained to you
Thank you for your reply.
U were right "Stayingcalm". I did ask my onc nurse, and she said it is a drug used to keep the cancer wolf from my door, and i will be taking it for as long as he feels it is necessary. I asked how will he know when it is no longer necessary, she said he will request another scan after 3 months, if he doesn't have reason to before.
Keep prayer and be Blessed hope to talk to u again soon.0 -
Hey!joyzee said:eributux
Thank you for your reply.
U were right "Stayingcalm". I did ask my onc nurse, and she said it is a drug used to keep the cancer wolf from my door, and i will be taking it for as long as he feels it is necessary. I asked how will he know when it is no longer necessary, she said he will request another scan after 3 months, if he doesn't have reason to before.
Keep prayer and be Blessed hope to talk to u again soon.
Nice avatar, joyzee I should have congratulated you on your good news, and I hope your 3-mos scan is every bit as good!
Deb0 -
Thanks Deb for your kindstayingcalm said:Hey!
Nice avatar, joyzee I should have congratulated you on your good news, and I hope your 3-mos scan is every bit as good!
Deb
Thanks Deb for your kind words, hope all is well with u and I will keep you in my prayers.
Be Blessed0
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