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Re: P13K or Mek inhibitor, Anyone??

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    • August 22, 2010 at 11:15 pm
    Lori CO
    Participant

      Hi Emily,

      I've been on the GSK MEK trial since March with good results, 3 tumors have completely disappeared. The side effects were terrible at first until the dosage was lowered from 2.5 mg to 2.0 mg. Now they are pretty minimal. The worst is the rash which I keep under control with cream and antibiotics. It has gotten better over time. I also watch what I eat to prevent stomach aches.

      Where is the BKM120 trial? I am being treated at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. 

      Good luck to both of you and I hope you will post your husband's progress on the trial.

      Lori

      Stage IV

      Grand Junction, CO

       

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