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Zelboraf Side Effects

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    • December 24, 2012 at 10:30 pm
    Josh
    Participant

      Hello All,

      There's a lot of serious talk here about serious symptoms, serious side effects, and serious outcomes. I'd like to share a more frivilous side effect if I may.

      Hello All,

      There's a lot of serious talk here about serious symptoms, serious side effects, and serious outcomes. I'd like to share a more frivilous side effect if I may.

      For about a year, I was on Zelboraf, and perhaps 6 months after starting the drug, my feet bagan to look really dry and, frankly, gross. For some reason, I didn't associate this with Zelboraf, simply thought that at forty years of age, I had turned into a man with very ugly feet. Having stopped Zelboraf two months ago, I'm pleased to report that my feet are once again gorgeous. Seriously, you've never seen such sexy feet. The moral of this story is that if you're on Zelboraf and your feet are disgusting, don't blame age or your moisterizer or even God. Blame the drug.

      And a happy holiday to all!

      Josh 

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        • December 24, 2012 at 10:50 pm
        washoegal
        Participant

          Merry Christmas Mr. Sexy Feet! 

          Mary

          Stage 3

          • December 24, 2012 at 10:50 pm
          washoegal
          Participant

            Merry Christmas Mr. Sexy Feet! 

            Mary

            Stage 3

            • December 24, 2012 at 10:50 pm
            washoegal
            Participant

              Merry Christmas Mr. Sexy Feet! 

              Mary

              Stage 3

              • December 24, 2012 at 11:20 pm
              JC
              Participant

                "Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers"

                • December 24, 2012 at 11:20 pm
                JC
                Participant

                  "Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers"

                  • December 24, 2012 at 11:20 pm
                  JC
                  Participant

                    "Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers"

                    • December 25, 2012 at 2:59 am
                    Erinmay22
                    Participant
                      Thanks for the holiday laugh! And letting me know I wasn’t the only one who got weird / gross feet. It’s like the skin got really dry and gross (and off color!).

                      Happy holidays!

                      • December 25, 2012 at 2:59 am
                      Erinmay22
                      Participant
                        Thanks for the holiday laugh! And letting me know I wasn’t the only one who got weird / gross feet. It’s like the skin got really dry and gross (and off color!).

                        Happy holidays!

                        • December 25, 2012 at 2:59 am
                        Erinmay22
                        Participant
                          Thanks for the holiday laugh! And letting me know I wasn’t the only one who got weird / gross feet. It’s like the skin got really dry and gross (and off color!).

                          Happy holidays!

                          • December 26, 2012 at 4:18 am
                          dellriol
                          Participant

                            I have to share my z side effects.

                            1. My hair thinned but not much. so I now have the prettiest eyebrows I've ever had.

                            2. The hair on my thighs and arm pits is gone.  If you knew how much i hate shaving, you'd know what a big plus that is.

                            3.  The older lady hormone mustache that was just starting has also faded away, saving me all kinds of money on waxing.

                            4.  Everyone comments now on how tan I look.  Between the darkening of the rash and the fact that 2 minutes of sun is all it takes to tan…..

                            5.  not sure if it's from zelboraf, but my hair is super curly now, so I don't need a perm…

                            6. and my tumors are stable or shrinking at last check.

                            That's some good stuff!

                            • December 26, 2012 at 4:18 am
                            dellriol
                            Participant

                              I have to share my z side effects.

                              1. My hair thinned but not much. so I now have the prettiest eyebrows I've ever had.

                              2. The hair on my thighs and arm pits is gone.  If you knew how much i hate shaving, you'd know what a big plus that is.

                              3.  The older lady hormone mustache that was just starting has also faded away, saving me all kinds of money on waxing.

                              4.  Everyone comments now on how tan I look.  Between the darkening of the rash and the fact that 2 minutes of sun is all it takes to tan…..

                              5.  not sure if it's from zelboraf, but my hair is super curly now, so I don't need a perm…

                              6. and my tumors are stable or shrinking at last check.

                              That's some good stuff!

                              • December 26, 2012 at 4:18 am
                              dellriol
                              Participant

                                I have to share my z side effects.

                                1. My hair thinned but not much. so I now have the prettiest eyebrows I've ever had.

                                2. The hair on my thighs and arm pits is gone.  If you knew how much i hate shaving, you'd know what a big plus that is.

                                3.  The older lady hormone mustache that was just starting has also faded away, saving me all kinds of money on waxing.

                                4.  Everyone comments now on how tan I look.  Between the darkening of the rash and the fact that 2 minutes of sun is all it takes to tan…..

                                5.  not sure if it's from zelboraf, but my hair is super curly now, so I don't need a perm…

                                6. and my tumors are stable or shrinking at last check.

                                That's some good stuff!

                                  • December 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm
                                  Josh
                                  Participant

                                    Hey Dellriol,

                                    Yes, my eyebrows were gorgeous as well! I don't want to admit to being downright swarthy, but let's just say the thinning of the eyebrows was quite a gift. 

                                    Take care!

                                    Josh

                                    • December 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm
                                    Josh
                                    Participant

                                      Hey Dellriol,

                                      Yes, my eyebrows were gorgeous as well! I don't want to admit to being downright swarthy, but let's just say the thinning of the eyebrows was quite a gift. 

                                      Take care!

                                      Josh

                                      • December 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm
                                      Josh
                                      Participant

                                        Hey Dellriol,

                                        Yes, my eyebrows were gorgeous as well! I don't want to admit to being downright swarthy, but let's just say the thinning of the eyebrows was quite a gift. 

                                        Take care!

                                        Josh

                                      • December 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
                                      DeniseK
                                      Participant

                                        LMAO!!  Too funny!!  I love the postive vibe!

                                        • December 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
                                        DeniseK
                                        Participant

                                          LMAO!!  Too funny!!  I love the postive vibe!

                                          • December 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
                                          DeniseK
                                          Participant

                                            LMAO!!  Too funny!!  I love the postive vibe!

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