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Re: Looking for MEK responders

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    • August 8, 2010 at 6:02 pm
    Lori CO
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      Hi,

      I have been on the GSK MEK trial at University of Colorado Hospital since March 2010. My original dose was 2.5 mg but the side effects were bad and I was dropped to 2.0 mg after Cycle 2. I stopped the drug for 2 weeks and restarted at the lower dose and haven't had any problems. I'm taking Doxycycline for the rash and using Triamcinolone 0.1% Cream as needed. Scans look good with 3 tumors completely gone. I am starting Cycle 6 this week.  Feel free to contact me and please post if you come across any info on MEK stats or combo trials.

      Good luck!! 

      Lori

      Stage IV

      Grand Junction, CO

       

       

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