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I’ve been on Tagrisso just three weeks and I find it very strong and I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070287/

Discussion: Anyone in this group been on Tagrisso and have it stop working?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

My stage is 1b but I have lymphovascular and pleural invasion, which means some cancer cells...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845956/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - newly diagnosed

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Yes, when I was waiting to see my doctor, she heard me coughing and told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252224/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

I have been on Tagrisso for a little over a year. I started by taking it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251763/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

Thank you for the kind words. I have the Exon 19 mutation which is also treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239351/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

@tinae, welcome! You've found a good group. I strongly relate to your story. I'm one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059188/

Discussion: Has anyone taken the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso)?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Hello @embersonia, I'm sorry that the Tagrisso wasn't effective for you. It can't work for all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201336/

Discussion: Anyone out there living with stage 4 lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I have had the same exact reaction. My voice has come back but is horse. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009944/

Discussion: Symptoms of stage 4 lung cancer - diagnosed 1 month ago

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Same dx here....I'm told the goal is to remain stable or go into remission. No cure,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848458/

Discussion: Lung Cancer EGFR Mutation Stage 4: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

@sunnygirl, I've been on Tagrisso for 3.5 years and struggled with an undiagnosed GI problem for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065247/

Discussion: Anyone experience GI side effects with Tagrisso for lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

@colleenyoung Yes I have been dealing w stage V adenocarcinoma NSCLC w mets to the brain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478371/

Discussion: Ashamed: I think about (and plan for) dying. Do you?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 4:25pm

The hearing loss is permanent (I now wear hearing aids). The kidney impact has stabilized and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966918/

Discussion: Chemo before Tagrisso or not? Need info but where do I start?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

The specialty pharmacy sends me Udderly Smooth, Extra Care , 20% Urea hand and body cream...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500285/

Discussion: Recommendation against dry skin when on Tagrisso

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 1:03pm

I received heavy doses of steroids in the hospital for 3 days & sent home with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208869/

Discussion: Prednisone for radiation pneumonitis

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

When I came back with X rays showing I have Stage 4 lung cancer, the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038155/

Discussion: Coughing a lot after lung cancer treatment. Don't know why

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hi, my Nme is Debby, and I have stage 2A adenocarcinoma. I had the upper rt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983972/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

hi @sierranevadagal395 - I've been on Tagrisso for almost 2 years and I can completely empathize....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421196/

Discussion: Tagrisso dosage - 80 vs 40 mg

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Welcome to Mayo Connect @sierranevadagal395. I take a different targeted therapy, for ALK lung cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264213/

Discussion: Nausea and Tagrisso

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Hi @tedvoelker, With 13 thoracentesis procedures in a year you have every right to be frustrated....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250331/

Discussion: Fluid build up in the lung cavity

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

@lijda. You've been at this for a while now, congrats on being 5+years. I'm sure you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239358/

Discussion: Effect of Tagrisso on GGOs in multifocal lung cancer

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025