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Erbitux + radiation for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Erbitix (cetuximab) is a recombinant, chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the epidermal growth factor (EGFR) with antineoplastic activity and used in head and neck cancer with radiation.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ERBITUX + RADIATION
Mouth Sores
Radiation Skin Reactions
Alopecia or Hair Loss
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6 Chemo treatments and 19 radiations out of 10/39- so far no rash? Has anyone ever NOT gotten the rash? also- starting to have severe tenderness around my nail beds and some dryness on my eyelids- any advice is welcome!!!!!!
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