Reviewer: RAB50, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I've been on Xalkori for 8 months. This is the 5th and by far the easiest treatment I've been on since being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer 26 months ago. I really can't identify a side effect and feel good most of the time. I'm regaining some strength and have even gained some weight. And I've had great results. The last CT scan showed all of my lymph nodes are normal in s ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Xalkori for 8 months. This is the 5th and by far the easiest treatment I've been on since being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer 26 months ago. I really can't identify a side effect and feel good most of the time. I'm regaining some strength and have even gained some weight. And I've had great results. The last CT scan showed all of my lymph nodes are normal in size, the pleural effusion is very small and the cancer in the lung has decreased. I couldn't be happier! I'm just praying that I can take it for a long time.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After six months, I have shown "significant improvement" in both lungs, have no shortness of breath and much more energy -- all without side effects! Certainly the easiest chemo ever, and by far the most effective that I've had in more than seven years!

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After six months, I have shown "significant improvement" in both lungs, have no shortness of breath and much more energy -- all without side effects! Certainly the easiest chemo ever, and by far the most effective that I've had in more than seven years!
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Reviewer: boesy60, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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i have experienced nausea and vomiting, visual disturbances; sometimes seeing dark images out of the corner of my eye and when going from a dark room to a lit one. i am pleased that xalkori has reduced the size of a lymph node on the bronchus of the right lung and so far has kept the cancer from spreading elsewhere. i realize this is not a cure, but if it keeps the cancer stabilized in the right ... Show Full Comment

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i have experienced nausea and vomiting, visual disturbances; sometimes seeing dark images out of the corner of my eye and when going from a dark room to a lit one. i am pleased that xalkori has reduced the size of a lymph node on the bronchus of the right lung and so far has kept the cancer from spreading elsewhere. i realize this is not a cure, but if it keeps the cancer stabilized in the right lung, i will be very happy.
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