Gilotrif vs Tarceva
 | Gilotrif |  | Tarceva |  |
| 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. | This medication is used to treat lung cancer. Erlotinib is also used with another medication to treat pancreatic cancer. It works by slowing cancer cell growth. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors. Erlotinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. | |||
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| Add Gilotrif review | Add Tarceva review Was diagnosed with Stage 4 nsclc in November 2003 and given 2-3 years to live. Did year and a half of chemo, six months of radiation and six months on Iressa. Been on Tarceva 150mg for the past 7 years with great success. No further growth in my plura and no new cancer growth anywhere else. Life is good! I have been taking Tarceva 150 for just over 3 months. After 2 1/2 months, a CT scan showed that the mail tumor in my lung had shrunken considerably, and the small metastases were no longer visible. Side effects include minor diarrhea, fatigue, dry skin and scalp, hair loss on head and hair growth around the lips. | |||
