Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Thanks @mamajite,
Thank you for the information, I appreciate it and wow Covid is even more dangerous than I already knew it was !
Yes, we do need all of our Tcells !
🤗 Daisy

@daisydays great job on prioritizing your health and safety! I get my Nuvaxovid at CVS, but Costco also carries it. as of this year, it's manufactured by Sanofi. another reason to avoid COVID is that the SARS-COV-2 virus harms CD8 Tcells (those are the ones that attack cancer cells.) they are harder to replace the older we get and we definitely need all of ours!

Hi @mamajite
I do the same, vaccines and wear my N95 masks in public, once back home I’m reciting the alphabet twice while washing my hands lol.
I didn’t know about the more durable covid shot, I’ll look into that for next time, thank you for all this information.
Hugs 🤗 Daisy

@babs1956 yes, I get vaccinated for COVID every 6 months and influenza annually. both illnesses have been shown to activate dormant cancer cells and cause them to proliferate (which can lead to new tumors and metastasis.) I use the Novavax (now called Nuvaxovid) COVID vaccine because it is more durable (the protection lasts longer) than the MRNA vaccines. it also has fewer side effects for me. I also wear a N95/KN95 respirator in indoor spaces outside of my home. I'm serious about avoiding respiratory infections.

Thank you!

@almarodel I’m so happy you’re feeling better. Tagrisso is not for everyone.

I took the Covid shot in the beginning, but i have not taken one since 2024 & don’t plan on taking another one.
By my doctor’s advice, I have stopped the Tagrisso for three weeks and I feel better every day! My legs feel stronger and I’m no longer using my cane. Energy has returned, stamina is better and appetite has improved. I stopped it 5days ago. I have just about decided to stop the treatment and live a better quality of life. I am 81 years old. Oncologist will not be happy with me, but it is my choice.
I hope surgery works well for you. Keep us informed!
God bless you!
Linda

@mamajite by any chance did you take the Covid vaccine?

@almarodel yes I did. my oncologist is going to try surgery and see if I can stay off of Tagrisso, at least for awhile. my case is atypical in that I have the genetic EGFR T790M mutation.

@mamajite

Did you stop Tagrisso?