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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
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          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 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
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                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 3:29 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

                         

                        • 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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