my mother has been on this drug for less than a year. At first the side affects were awful and she was removed from it. Then they lowered the dosage, now for the most wonderful news of all. This drug only helps 30% of people, she was told this drug would not save her life only prolong it. Well, she started with tumors in her lungs, her glands and in her liver. Now she has NO tumors in her lungs, n...
I recently lost my brother who was only 40yrs old diagnosed with RCC. After one million different tests that they did for almost one month on him doctors come up with an idea to start him on Sutent50mg saying it works on 70%of people. It's all big lie. People please don't believe it doesn't work at all. Instead it makes your life more misearable. Side effects of this medication actually killed him...
Leo | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells
Overall rating 4.7
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I've taken sutent for 28 days and the only side effect that I've experienced is sore hip and ankle joints and some muscle pain.Overall, my experience with was good.
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fawnsy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Sutent for 19 months. I have experienced high blood pressure, dry skin , nausea and diarrhea. I am taking meds to counteract these effects and find them very tolerable. I have had no new tumor growth for over a year. Great drug.
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Lovesta | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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this is my second 30 day session with sutent 50mg. The worst side effects have been taste, mouth soreness, joint sorness,weight gain, diarea and stomach pain. I don't yet know the effectiveness.
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