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What is the difference between Tarceva and Alimta for a maintance drug?

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Tarceva is a pill taken once a day, Alimpta is an infusion. I believe the Tarceva is less harmfull to the body. I had almost no side effects and some take it for 4 to 5 years that way. Don't know much more about Alimpta. God is great and God is good.

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dcomputer

I was given Alimta for several months through IV but now I am off of it since it is not helping me. My doc now wants me to take the other drug but I am in a high debate whether to waste my time. I am surprised they did it in reverse in your case.

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nevah

The Tarceva is helping manage many lung cancers for many years. Mine dropped my Stage IV to almost nothing for 8 months. Wish it had lasted longer. One of the tumors started growing again. The cells outsmart a drug and we must change. There is a new clinical trial with Tarceva plus another drug that I am hoping I can participate in. As of now, we're trying carboplatin plus alimta. I don't think it is as friendly to me.

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