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Anyone taking Lenvima (lenvatinib)?

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This June my husband started taking a daily dose of 14mg Lenvatinib and has tolerated it pretty well. Keeping weight on has been an issue so he drinks very high calorie “meal replacements”, in addition to his meals, 2-3 times a day. His blood pressure has remained normal. At times he has temperature sensitivity to cold in his hands, and for about a week or so, went through some major joint pain in his hips. He gets tired, but is able to continue working as normal. More than anything, he gets an upset stomach and nausea 3-4 days a week. He has been able to manage it with Zofran.
He just had a 3-month follow up MRI and bloodwork showing shrinking masses and improved Tg level. Also, no new disease progression. All reassuring.
He will continue at this dose for now since tumors are shrinking and side effects are tolerable. Follow-up appointment in 3 months.

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Nice to hear that your husband managed the side effects of Lenvatinib. And seems the treatment works for him. Can I ask why he is taking Lenvatinib and what kind of thyroid cancer has he has? I am about to start with Lenvatinib because of my lung mets, and I am scared to hear the heavy side effects. Thank you for your reply.