Afatinib vs Gefitinib

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Afatinib is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to other parts of the body. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors.Gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Gefitinib blocks a certain protein (an enzyme called tyrosine kinase).
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Mick | 23.11.11
I was informed I had Lung Cancer in August this year and my future was very limited.I am now after 7 weeks of treatment very optomistic about my future.I have stopped coughing,breath much better and although have side effects of diarea, spots on my body and perhaps not 100% in my health, I am getting better by the weeks that pass.