Question 1

What are the potential benefits of combining Tarceva with chemotherapy for my specific situation?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How does this treatment compare to other options available for my stage of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What side effects should I expect from Tarceva and the chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How will my progress be monitored during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if I experience severe side effects?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Is there a possibility of receiving the placebo instead of the active treatment?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Combination With Platinum Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. clinical trial (NCT01998919). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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