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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@rgwey, like you and @analeemayes, @lls8000's lung cancer has a genetic mutation (ALK) which responded well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873914/

Discussion: Anybody with NSCLC with EGFR exon 21 L858R mutation response to TKIs?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Waiting for results; should know something by end of next week. I have an appointment on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942051/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140632/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2018

Hello, yes I was sent to genetics. My EGFr 19 t790 was passed down to me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278910/

Discussion: Just scared: Cancer and scared leaving my daughter behind

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:20pm

I have been on Tagrisso 7 months and developed some lung tightness. My doctor has no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223663/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 8:36am

Hi @gavinmyers13, Have you seen this recent discussion from other EGFR patients too? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/newly-diagnosed-lung-cancer-egfr-mutation-stage4/?pg=2 Most of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858573/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Talk to the doctors about a dose reduction in her tagrisso first. Dose reductions have made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099663/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

I am new to this, are there genetic types that are favorable in terms of proven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343533/

Discussion: Stage 4 likely - what are the treatment options if surgery is not one?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 7:24am

Hi. Yes, biomarkers were tested. My tumor came back EGFR positive. It also came back PDL1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856528/

Discussion: Stage 1B Adenocarcenoma NSCLC: Odds of recurrence?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

@kakalena My dr has recommended Carboplatin + pemetrexed + pembrolizumab. Has anyone else used this combo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351926/

Discussion: Stage 4 likely - what are the treatment options if surgery is not one?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 7:11pm