Longhorn,
I have been on Vectibix since 11/29/06. I just plop my hiney in the chemo chair for 1 hour (no pre-meds needed) and I before I know it I am done. I was having terrible back pain and had resorted to sleeping in a recliner before I started Vectibix. A few days after I started on Vectibix I noticed NO more back pain. Yippeee!
I have had absolutely no nausea with it. I have had lots of dry skin issues though and pretty bad acne. I moisturize alot and sleep with socks and cotton gloves on after I moisturize my feet and hands. I like Cetaphil moisturizer and Neutrogena anti-itch moisturizer.
For the acne my oncology team prescribed me 100 mg Doxycycline Hyclate which I take once daily. I had some bacterial skin infections after two rounds of Vectibix. The Doxycycline Hyclate cleared up my skin in only 3 days -- it was amazing.
My scalp is also really dry. Missjv recommed V05 hot oil treatments for the hair and dry scalp and I have to say that they have helped.
Thanks Missjv!!!
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me.
Sincerely,
Miss Kim