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DiscussionHas anyone taken the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso)?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 16, 2024 | Replies (139)Comment receiving replies
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Her oncologist will have more specifics, but generally Tagrisso is prescribed for patients with an EGFR mutation. So far, the various targetable cancers will find a way to mutate around the TKIs, and become resistant. That isn't specific to EGFR or Tagrisso. Those cancer cells are just too smart. There are very smart scientists working their magic in continuing research aimed at delaying or stopping this resistance from happening, and there are always new medications in development too. There is no way to predict who can have long success on the meds. We all need to be thankful for the extra time, and hopefully good quality of life during that time.
I'm glad to hear that she's doing well physically. Dealing with the weight of the diagnosis is very difficult, especially in the beginning. I'm sure it's not easy to watch her go through this, but she's very fortunate to have you at her side.