Question 1

iburtinib.    is this going to be a good as advertised?

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Who knows time will : Tell it is  good or not that great , iburtinib , approved to use in b cell tumors like cll is b cell signal blocker or inhibitor of btk  ( burton's tyrosine  kinase ) first oral drug initial results are promising , currently being used in certain selective centers , speak to your oncologist , may be a participant

Question 2

how effective is ibrutinib for treating lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Ibrutinib: Has been shown to be sufficiently safe and effective to get FDA approval for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. As a newer agent, we are still figuring out its best role, and whether it can be combined with other drugs. Ibrutinib is also being studied in other types of lymphoma. The data is not in yet, but responses have been seen in individual cases.

Question 3

ibrutinib: do you know if this drug works with plasma cell leukemia?

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I am not aware: of data using Ibrutinib to treat plasma cell leukemia. It is being used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia which is a different disease

Question 4

do you need a prescription for ibrutinib?

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Ibrutinib: Ibrutinib is a prescription medicaton.

Question 5

my daddy is taken the medicine imeruvica, or for genetic ibrutinib how should this be taken 3 times together or 3 times a day?

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Ibrutinib: This is not a medication that I prescribe but review of dosing indicates that the pills are taken once a day. See:  http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/205552lbl.pdf Always feel free to consult with your pharmacist or the prescribing doctor. Take care.

Question 6

can doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) treat multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, Doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) can be used to treat multiple myeloma. Discuss further in detail with your oncologist -whether the chemotherapy would be appropriate for your case.

Question 7

are the cancer drugs, gefitinib and tarceva (erlotinib) available?

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Available TKI: Yes, tarceva (erlotinib) is widely used and available in north america, however gefitinib is not easy to get herei in us. Gefitinib is available in europe and asia.

Question 8

whats imatinib mesylate?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme inhibitor: This drug, gleevec, (imatinib) is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia and gastro-intestinal stromal tumors.  It acts by inhibiting and enzyme produced by tumor cells.

Question 9

how effective iressa (gefitinib) for  lung cancer after chemo?

Accepted Answer

Only if ..: Gefitinib will only work if there is a egfr mutation detected on the cancer. It will not be effective if there is no egfr mutation detected.

Question 10

is nexavar (sorafenib) prescribed for hepatocellular carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for Stage 4: Nexavar, or sorafenib, is used to treat advanced, unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.  It is also used to treat patients with advanced kidney cancer. This drug is a multikinase inhibitor and works by decreasing tumor growth and replication, by inhibiting the formation of blood vessels that tumors rely on to get nourishment.  This is not a curative treatment, prolonging survival on average 7 mo.

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