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erbitex and iritecan (sp)

sherrylee
sherrylee CSN Member Posts: 19
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
HI!

I just wanted to know if anyone has had any history or experience with the combo of erbitex and iritecan (spelling). My oncologist just informed me that we are doing that as our next course of treatment. Just ooking for some information.

Sherry
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  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 CSN Member Posts: 257 Member
    #2
    Hi Sherry
    I dont have any experience with either of those drugs but I wanted to bump you so that others who've had can offer some advice:)
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Sorry, Sherry, I am on
    Sorry, Sherry, I am on irinotecan but haven't been on erbitux yet.
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #4
    I have
    Been on both together and also erbitux by itself. It's done a very good job with keeping tumors in my lungs small and/or stable. I've been on those for probably about 4 years. I don't have too many skin issues from erbitux other than dry cracked skin and a mild rash now (it was worse when I started it) and I would get cramping from the other one (CPT11).
    A good combo in my opinion.
    Best of luck with it
    -p
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  • Erinb
    Erinb CSN Member Posts: 293
    #5
    Hi Sherry,
    My husband is on
    Hi Sherry,
    My husband is on Erbitux, Irinotecan and Avastin. He experiences a rash, hair loss, and unpredictable constipation/ diarhea. He also has issues with the sides of his toenails filling with fluid while he is on erbitux. Other than that it has been ok for him to handle. I hope this combo works well for you!
    Erin
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  • donnare
    donnare CSN Member Posts: 266
    #6
    Hi Sherry,My husband is on
    Hi Sherry,

    My husband is on both Irinotecan and Erbitux. He hasn't had too much of a problem - dry skin, some skin rashes and mouth sores - and has had a very good response.

    Best of luck!
    Donna
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  • sherrylee
    sherrylee CSN Member Posts: 19
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    donnare said:

    Hi Sherry,My husband is on
    Hi Sherry,

    My husband is on both Irinotecan and Erbitux. He hasn't had too much of a problem - dry skin, some skin rashes and mouth sores - and has had a very good response.

    Best of luck!
    Donna

    thanks for the info, worried
    thanks for the info, worried about how sick i will get and how long people have been on this med.
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  • ForBenandSophia
    ForBenandSophia CSN Member Posts: 11
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    PhillieG said:

    I have
    Been on both together and also erbitux by itself. It's done a very good job with keeping tumors in my lungs small and/or stable. I've been on those for probably about 4 years. I don't have too many skin issues from erbitux other than dry cracked skin and a mild rash now (it was worse when I started it) and I would get cramping from the other one (CPT11).
    A good combo in my opinion.
    Best of luck with it
    -p

    Erbitux rash
    what are the names of the antibiotixs for the ERbitux rash? One sounds like dioxin and another starts with a "m". thanks for any input . Erin
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
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    ForBenandSophia said:

    Erbitux rash
    what are the names of the antibiotixs for the ERbitux rash? One sounds like dioxin and another starts with a "m". thanks for any input . Erin

    Anti-Biotic
    I was on minocyclin.
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