Thank you so much for your help. I have only had results from the Puma company and their results were very different. This information will help me more than I can say. Once more my thanks!!!!
- Sharil
- Howell, NJ
- Member Since Apr 2019
Their Diagnoses (1)
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- Patient: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 2 years ago, Female, Age: 67, Stage IV, HER2 Positive: Yes, ER Positive: Yes, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Sharil asked a questionBreast Cancer
Nerlynx
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Dltmoll
There was another blog I couldn't post the title of because of one of the words on the title. It's by Baby on the Brehm at babyonthebrehm.com that I think would be worth your time. Wishing you the best on your decision.
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Sharil asked a questionBreast Cancer
Nerlynx
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GregP_WN
There hasn't been a lot of activity on the site about that drug. It's also called neratinib and there are two posts on the site where people are talking about taking it. Here is a link to that search>> http://bit.ly/2YVpRMO
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Sharil asked a questionBreast Cancer
Nexlynx
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carm
Here you go...
Neratinib
(neh-RA-tih-nib)Brand Name: Nerlynx®
Neratinib is the generic name for the trade name drug Nerlynx®. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Nerlynx® when referring to the generic drug neratinib.
Drug Type:
Neratinib is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic") chemotherapy drug. Neratinib is classified as a "Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor." (For more information, see the "How Neratinib Works" section below).
What Neratinib Is Used For
Breast Cancer
Note: If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians may elect to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful.How Neratinib Is Given
Neratinib tablets come in one strength, 40 mg.
Taken as a pull by mouth.
Take prescribed dose once daily by mouth with food.
Take at approximately the same time each day.
If you miss a dose of neratinib, resume therapy with the next scheduled daily dose; do not replace the missed dose.
Do not crush, chew, split, or dissolve tablets.
Side Effects
Important things to remember about the side effects of neratinib:Most people will not experience all of the side effects listed for neratinib.
Neratinib side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity.
Neratinib side effects will improve after therapy is complete.
Neratinib side effects may be manageable, there are many options to minimize or prevent the side effects of neratinib.
There is no relationship between the presence or severity of side effects and the effectiveness of the medication.
The side effects of neratinib and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given. In other words, high doses may produce more severe side effects.
The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) of patients taking neratinib:Diarrhea
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach pain
These side effects are less common side effects (occurring in about 10-29%) of patients taking neratinib:Fatigue
Poor appetite
Skin rash
Muscle spasms
Pain or sores inside the mouth
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