Nexavar - recent TREATMENT OF hepatocellular carcinoma -

Nexavar
- recent TREATMENT OF hepatocellular carcinoma -

Recent treatment become available in world for treatment of hcc and renal carcinoma
it is also oral treatment , this ttt will give more hope to hcc and renal carcinoma patient
it is Nexavar



Nexavar is an oral multiple kinase inhibitor for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, and patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common type of kidney cancer.

How Does Nexavar Work?

Nexavar is designed to interfere with 2 signaling processes on cancer cells and tumor blood vessels.


By slowing tumor growth and reducing the blood supply of the tumor, Nexavar may prevent the growth and spread of cancer. These processes can also be important to normal cells, so targeted therapies like Nexavar may affect some normal cells as well.

what is the effect of Nexavar on the survival of hccpatient ?

What are the Possible Side Effects of Nexavar?

Nexavar may cause serious side effects, including

• Decreased blood flow to the heart and heart attack. Get emergency help right away and call your doctor if you get symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, feel light-headed or faint, nausea, vomiting, or sweating a lot
• Bleeding problems. Nexavar may increase your chance of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have any bleeding while taking Nexavar
• High blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be checked weekly during the first 6 weeks of starting Nexavar. Your high blood pressure should be checked regularly and any high blood pressure should be treated while you are taking Nexavar
• A skin problem called hand-foot skin reaction. This causes redness, pain, swelling, or blisters on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet. If you get this side effect, your doctor may change your dose or stop treatment for some time
• Perforation of the bowel. Tell your doctor right away if you get high fever, nausea, vomiting, or severe abdominal pain
• Possible wound healing problems. If you need to have a surgical or dental procedure, tell your doctor that you are taking Nexavar. Nexavar may need to be stopped until your wound heals after some types of surgery
• Birth defects or death of an unborn baby

Other side effects with Nexavar may include

• Rash, redness, itching or peeling of your skin
• Hair thinning or patchy hair loss
• Diarrhea (frequent and/or loose bowel movements)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Mouth sores
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet
• Abdominal pain
• Tiredness
• Weight loss