Comments on: Study Links Cancer Drug Iressa to Potential Fatal Side Effects

By: Laurie Mullen

Laurie Mullen — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:40:34 +0000

Does anyone know if a class action suit has been filed re: Iressa? My mom was put on this “miracle drug” and died 2 months later.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 04:44:42 +0000

It’s me again sorry for the spelling, but I am still upset over this Iressa. I was 46 years old also when my husband passed away the Doctor said that he wasn’t responding to the chemo, but my husband worked 40 hours a week we went out on friday nights. Once he started Iressa it was all down hill. He died at home with me which was so hard on me. I want this Iressa to be stopped. Also I have MS so it is so hard on me… Thanks for listening.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 04:39:49 +0000

My husband started Iressa March 04 died April 04, icreased blood clots phenominia ect. blew up like a balloon, kept complainig to his doctor that he felt worse being on it and he wouldn’t listen. He was doing good on regular chemo.

By: Julie Ann

Julie Ann — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:57:13 +0000

I am still looking for people that have had problems with their loved ones or themselves while taking Iressa… My husband bleed to death 10 months ago… He was on Iressa… cause of death Excessive Nosebleeds… Please respond to this if you have experienced the same thing… or your loved one has… He was not on any blood thinners nor was his blood work off to warrant a bleed of this magnitude… I am a widow at 46.. Any imput would be greatly appreciated… Thank you Julie Ann

By: tim maiers

tim maiers — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 15:14:08 +0000

haven’t experienced any major side affects, however been on iressa for 7 months and not sure to continue. nslc

lung cancer 2003 and mets to small colon

2004. is there any data which suggests that to stop use or continue to use? havent had any return to date thanks tim

By: Betsy Humphreys

Betsy Humphreys — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 23:12:52 +0000

I’m afraid I do not have any good feedback regarding the cancer drug Iressa. My husband was put on this drug in June of 2003 and died the next month. This drug caused his cancer tumors to grow more rapidly and caused severe blood clots. For some cancer patients this drug may help but that’s a small minority. Good Luck to you all and God Bless.

By: Julie Ann

Julie Ann — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 15:15:17 +0000

I am looking to see if anyone on Iressa has experience excessive Bleeding especially nose bleeds.. Please give me some input back on this. My husband was On Iressa from May 2003 until Sept 25th 2004. This could save someones life. thank you

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:48:52 +0000

Does Iressa cause severe lower back pain

My husband has just started taking Iressa