Getfitinib and S4 Lung Cancer

Hello all, it is amazing and moving to read all the stories on here. Thank you for sharing them, they give me strength. Mum was diagnosed this week with Stage 4 (no lymph involvement) lung cancer and it turns out she has the EGFR mutation and so is about to be put on Getfitinib (IRESSA). I've read what I can about the drug but wondered if anyone can give me an insight into how long it works for and what the next steps are after it stops working so well? Thanks in advance and wishes of good health to everyone. Sarah 

  • Hi SarahABC

    Welcome tothe forum although I'm sorry to hear about Mum's diagnosis. I'm glad that some of the stories here on the forum have helped you.

    We do have some information on our website about Gefitinib that you may already have read through. Unfortunately I'm not able to answer the questions you've asked but you could give our team of nruses a call to chat things through with them. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Sending our best wishes to your Mum ahead of starting her treatment. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator