Fungal Infection - Sutent

Hi there, 

 My mom has just finished her 3rd cycle of Sutent.  During this cycle she has developed a fungal infection.  It started under her breasts and is now on her bum and inner thighs.  Has anyone else experienced this issue with the drug and if so, what measures did you take to help with the infection.  She is finding them very painful and would appreciate any advice you can give.

THANKS!

On 9/9/2007 Sweething wrote:

Hi there, 

 My mom has just finished her 3rd cycle of Sutent.  During this cycle she has developed a fungal infection.  It started under her breasts and is now on her bum and inner thighs.  Has anyone else experienced this issue with the drug and if so, what measures did you take to help with the infection.  She is finding them very painful and would appreciate any advice you can give.

THANKS!

hi,

My mom has done three cycles as well.  And after the 3rd, she got very dry skin around the lower eye lids especially on the right side.

I THINK the doctor told mom it could have been a fungus caused by the sutent causing dryness.  Possibly flakes from her eyebrows irritating the eyes.

I think she should see a Dermatologist.  Thats what we did.  Not at home and can't remember the name of the cream.

Dally

On 9/9/2007 Sweething wrote:

Hi there, 

 My mom has just finished her 3rd cycle of Sutent.  During this cycle she has developed a fungal infection.  It started under her breasts and is now on her bum and inner thighs.  Has anyone else experienced this issue with the drug and if so, what measures did you take to help with the infection.  She is finding them very painful and would appreciate any advice you can give.

THANKS!

We were at her oncologists on Friday and she prescribed that drug.  I am glad to hear that it is an effective drug.  Can't wait to see the results.

Thanks!!

On 9/21/2007 GY5600 wrote:

 

On 9/9/2007 Sweething wrote:

Hi there, 

 My mom has just finished her 3rd cycle of Sutent.  During this cycle she has developed a fungal infection.  It started under her breasts and is now on her bum and inner thighs.  Has anyone else experienced this issue with the drug and if so, what measures did you take to help with the infection.  She is finding them very painful and would appreciate any advice you can give.

THANKS!

Hi I don't have RCc but i did have a terrible fungal infection for over a year my dermatologist told me to ask the pharmacy to order a powder calledZEASORB-AF (miconazole Nitrate 2%) it has cleared up all my fungal problems in all areas--hope this helps. god bless, sue

It would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about using an antifungal medication, such as Fluconazole (Called Diflucan in the US).  It is specifically for fungal infections and if not contraindicated with Sutent, might be very helpful.  It's a very effective drug.  Good luck with finding help.   GY