Hi all!
First time posting here, so apologies if this is the wrong place!
My mum was diagnosed with a 28cm GIST tumour, and has been treated with Imanitib for the last few months. She's been on and off it due to various other infections getting in the way of treatment, but has managed to take it the last three weeks continuously for the first time.
Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms with Imatinib or other kinase inhibitors? Does anyone have any advice? Thanks in advance!
Hi FenceCeiling
Welcome to our community, I hope you find it both informative and supportive.
My wife's cancer is different, Leiomyosarcoma and have no experience with Imanitib but with the symptoms you describe it sounds like calling up your mum's oncology team for advice.
I don't know if anyone on the helpline here might be able to help 0808 808 0000 or perhaps contacting sarcoma uk.
<<hugs>>
Steve
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