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gefitinib

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What is gefitinib?

Generic Name: gefitinib
Other Brand Names: Iressa
Gefitinib is a cancer chemotherapy medication. Gefitinib interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Gefitinib is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Gefitinib may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking gefitinib?
What is the most important information I should know about gefitinib?

Posts on gefitinib (8)

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- Mar 09, 2008
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- Apr 27, 2007
I have been diagnosed with anxiety by more than one doctor. I have had prescriptions for Xa...

Can breast cancer be cured with drugs alone? - Breast Cancer Community

- Aug 13, 2008
can i Know about the drugs Herceptin and Iressa?

Stage 4 Non-Small Cell with Interstitial Lung Disease - Lung Cancer Community

- Nov 05, 2008
A dear friend of mine was diagnosed in the spring of 2007 with non-small cell lung cancer. ...

Jatoo, Please read, Need your input - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Feb 09, 2007
Jatoo: I just talked with the nurse and was told that I may qualify for the clinical tri...

Multiple primary breast tumors, ER negative - Breast Cancer Expert Forum

- Jan 23, 2004
I read a few posts regarding ER negative breast cancer, and I can tell that most are frustr...

Triple Negative Treatment Options - Breast Cancer Community

- Jan 06, 2008
Traditional views are that the only treatment for us triple negative folks is chemotherapy....