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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on Xalkori for 39 months for stage IV lung cancer. I have experienced a few side effects. I did have vision problems, some nausea and constipation at first. Now those are just about normal. The only problem I am having now is lymphedemia of my legs. I'm very happy that Xalkori is suppressing my cancer.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on this for almost 2 1/2 years. I did initially have trouble with diarrhea but that has gotten better with time. I do have a very slow heart rate but can manage that ok. I have Edema in my feet and ankles (one side more than the other.) my vision has actually improved for some reason.
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Reviewer: Blm098, 65-74 Female (Patient)
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I have been on this drug for ten months..no terrible side effects...my ct scans show my cancer to be nearly gone. My once large lymph nodes are no longer considered to be pathological
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Caregiver)
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this treatment i beleive is kiiling my mother faster than the cancer would have the swelling as made her unable to walk...now body shutting down from no circulation
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Reviewer: Blm098, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on this treatment since August 2013. No sever side effects. Minimal nausea when taking on an empty stomach. I also have some issues with swollen feet and legs. My last scans showed marked decrease in the size of lymph nodes and plural effusion
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