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3 month MEK combo results

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    • July 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm
    rabbits68
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      3 month scan showed tumor regression in lungs, liver and bone! One has disappeared! I am having a few side effects from the meds. Anyone experienced back pain or joint swelling?  My wbc count is getting low and doctor has mentioned adjusting dosage. I am so thrilled about scan but am scared about wbc level.  Any personal experiences? 

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        • July 23, 2015 at 5:01 pm
        dfeng
        Participant

          Congratulations on the success from treatment.

          I got similar situation long ago from chemo. What I did was to eat some kinds of high vitamin, protein food, and verb diet like ginseng. And make sure you have enough excise to maintain energy.

          Most of all, be calm and put mind at ease..

          • July 23, 2015 at 5:01 pm
          dfeng
          Participant

            Congratulations on the success from treatment.

            I got similar situation long ago from chemo. What I did was to eat some kinds of high vitamin, protein food, and verb diet like ginseng. And make sure you have enough excise to maintain energy.

            Most of all, be calm and put mind at ease..

            • July 23, 2015 at 5:01 pm
            dfeng
            Participant

              Congratulations on the success from treatment.

              I got similar situation long ago from chemo. What I did was to eat some kinds of high vitamin, protein food, and verb diet like ginseng. And make sure you have enough excise to maintain energy.

              Most of all, be calm and put mind at ease..

              • July 24, 2015 at 5:41 am
              Aussielyn
              Participant

                Hi there ! I've been on combo for nearly 2 years now – last PET was March & I'll have a CT in September. I did have some severe side effects – joint / nerve like  pain in legs , feet pain , headaches , mouth ulcers & dehydration were the worst. I was taken off meds for a week & then put on a reduced dosage of Dabrafenib & a short course of prednisone. Now I only get the odd headache & a bit of fatigue at the end of the day . I exercise most days of the week which I believe really helps. I wish you continued success with this treatment.

                Cheers

                Lynette

                  • July 28, 2015 at 9:50 pm
                  rabbits68
                  Participant

                    So encouraging to hear you have been on the combo for 2 years. I'm hoping my body will not reject. Hoping you get a great report in Sept.

                     

                    • July 28, 2015 at 9:50 pm
                    rabbits68
                    Participant

                      So encouraging to hear you have been on the combo for 2 years. I'm hoping my body will not reject. Hoping you get a great report in Sept.

                       

                      • July 28, 2015 at 9:50 pm
                      rabbits68
                      Participant

                        So encouraging to hear you have been on the combo for 2 years. I'm hoping my body will not reject. Hoping you get a great report in Sept.

                         

                      • July 24, 2015 at 5:41 am
                      Aussielyn
                      Participant

                        Hi there ! I've been on combo for nearly 2 years now – last PET was March & I'll have a CT in September. I did have some severe side effects – joint / nerve like  pain in legs , feet pain , headaches , mouth ulcers & dehydration were the worst. I was taken off meds for a week & then put on a reduced dosage of Dabrafenib & a short course of prednisone. Now I only get the odd headache & a bit of fatigue at the end of the day . I exercise most days of the week which I believe really helps. I wish you continued success with this treatment.

                        Cheers

                        Lynette

                        • July 24, 2015 at 5:41 am
                        Aussielyn
                        Participant

                          Hi there ! I've been on combo for nearly 2 years now – last PET was March & I'll have a CT in September. I did have some severe side effects – joint / nerve like  pain in legs , feet pain , headaches , mouth ulcers & dehydration were the worst. I was taken off meds for a week & then put on a reduced dosage of Dabrafenib & a short course of prednisone. Now I only get the odd headache & a bit of fatigue at the end of the day . I exercise most days of the week which I believe really helps. I wish you continued success with this treatment.

                          Cheers

                          Lynette

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