Is there any benefit to changing a monoclonal EGFR inhibitor therapy when one had to be stopped for cutaneous toxicity?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
The two anti-EGFR monoclonals both have high rates of cutaneous toxicity. It isn't clear that one is better than the other, so switching Is not a good option. It is better to reduce the dose and treat through with doxycycline and steroids. Generally the rash will improve within 4-6 weeks...
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Medical Oncologist at Cancer Center Overlook Hospital so i am treating a 63 year old male with stage iv,...
Medical Oncologist at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center The rash generally peaks at about 2 months, regres...
so i am treating a 63 year old male with stage iv,...
The rash generally peaks at about 2 months, regres...