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Thank you for this. I've a rare EGFR mutation variant with only a few case reports...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962298/

Discussion: How soon after your last round of chemo did you get a repeat CT scan?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

that i do not know. my oncologist may have gotten this information by attending a world...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068818/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Did the tumor get tested for a mutation? You could be a candidate for a targeted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137296/

Discussion: Cisplatin & Pemetrexate OR Carboplatin & Alimta - Keytruda

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Welcome @eds611!, were you recently diagnosed with EGFR lung cancer? How was the cancer identified? It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1659895/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 12:22pm

If you’re on Facebook, you can find groups with further discussion of these topics, e.g., “Tagrisso,”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943544/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Thank you for sharing. Praying you continue to be clear permanently. Did you have my mutation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493305/

Discussion: Has anyone survived stage 2A NSCLC EGFR w/complex mutations?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 10:40am

I recommend you look at the EGFR Resisters web site. https://egfrcancer.org/. There are 3 really good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936738/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

I've been diagnosed with NSCLC...no biopsy becuz of a bleeding disorder...DO you think they did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920525/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Hi @nicolaidk, I see that you found another active EGFR discussion. That includes some valuable information....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864527/

Discussion: Does anyone have info on new treatments against EGFR exon 19 mutation?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi @mikebee, I hope that you receive a response to the application soon. Waiting can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999108/

Discussion: PET Results interpretation and best medication

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

@rmccoy1961 that's what I have, too. did they test the biopsied tumor for mutations? I'm taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508495/

Discussion: Has anyone had prophylactic Brain Radiation to prevent Mets from SCLC?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 10:28pm

In lung cancer, like the type I have, EGFR refers to the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920093/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

If one has NSCLC Adenocarcinoma but is negative for the EGFR mutation does that mean Tagrisso...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920267/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Thank you Lisa - very kind of you to point me in the direction of EGFR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864709/

Discussion: Does anyone have info on new treatments against EGFR exon 19 mutation?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

@amareese I have EGFR mutated adenocarcinoma stage 1B. I have ~30 pulmonary nodules and 3 primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480660/

Discussion: Pleural effusion

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 2:23pm

I am having targeted brain radiation, then chemo, then a clinical trial that targets my EGFR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140634/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2018

@doulacheri, welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you've already found a helpful post. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125124/

Discussion: EGFR Exon 19 Mutation - the Return (?)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Hello etb2, Medical acronyms can be confusing for sure. eGFR stands for “estimated glomerural filtration rate”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919855/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

@seabright2001 for me, the dairy issue is related to my meds. Diarrhea is a common side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421918/

Discussion: Tagrisso dosage - 80 vs 40 mg

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

@mamajite Thank you. I’ve just been told that it’s stage 2 because of size and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520626/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 12:04am