mekinist and tafinlar side effects
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mekinist and tafinlar side effects

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    • February 24, 2016 at 2:51 am
    stevecathy
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    Hi , so my husband has now been 4 weeks on combo. Bad side effects fever , chills, vomiting, fatigue so bad !!! Seen oncologist yesterday, started prednisone and taking a few day break from tafinlar. Dr wanting to restart or possibly reduce. Looking for advice and thoughts. THANKS in advance
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      • February 24, 2016 at 3:19 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Hi Cathy,

      Sorry your husband is going through such side effects… but it sound like your doc is right on track regarding how to manage them.  This post is a synopsis from a webinar from two melanoma experts.  Check out the part related to targeted therapy:  http://chaoticallypreciselifeloveandmelanoma.blogspot.com/2015/09/side-effects-and-how-to-manage-them-in.html

      Wishing you my best.  Celeste

       

      • February 24, 2016 at 3:19 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Hi Cathy,

      Sorry your husband is going through such side effects… but it sound like your doc is right on track regarding how to manage them.  This post is a synopsis from a webinar from two melanoma experts.  Check out the part related to targeted therapy:  http://chaoticallypreciselifeloveandmelanoma.blogspot.com/2015/09/side-effects-and-how-to-manage-them-in.html

      Wishing you my best.  Celeste

       

        • February 24, 2016 at 3:29 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for your reply and thanks for the information. Blessings
        • February 24, 2016 at 3:29 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for your reply and thanks for the information. Blessings
        • February 24, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Don't forget there are other braf/mek combos to try too.  I went to a lower dose and then I felt better.

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Don't forget there are other braf/mek combos to try too.  I went to a lower dose and then I felt better.

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:18 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Don't forget there are other braf/mek combos to try too.  I went to a lower dose and then I felt better.

        • February 24, 2016 at 3:29 am
        stevecathy
        Participant
        Thank you for your reply and thanks for the information. Blessings
      • February 24, 2016 at 3:19 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      Hi Cathy,

      Sorry your husband is going through such side effects… but it sound like your doc is right on track regarding how to manage them.  This post is a synopsis from a webinar from two melanoma experts.  Check out the part related to targeted therapy:  http://chaoticallypreciselifeloveandmelanoma.blogspot.com/2015/09/side-effects-and-how-to-manage-them-in.html

      Wishing you my best.  Celeste

       

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