Pancreatic Cancer Videos

You may have recently learned that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. No doubt you have many questions and want to know what options exist so you or your loved one can receive the best treatment possible. In this program you'll learn about pancreatic cancer and its treatment, including both chemotherapy and targeted therapy. You'll see how one of these targeted therapies, a drug called Tarceva (erlotinib), may work to fight cancer. Tarceva in combination with gemcitabine is prescribed for patients who have not received previous chemotherapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed or pancreatic cancer that has spread to distant body organs.

Disclaimer: These video resources are for general informational purposes only and are not meant to replace the medical advice of your doctor and other healthcare experts who make up your cancer team.

Important Information to Know

In clinical studies, there were infrequent reports of lung injuries similar to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-like events in patients receiving Tarceva for the treatment of pancreatic cancer or other advanced solid tumors. Reports of these ILD-like lung injuries have been serious and have included deaths in some patients.

Patients receiving Tarceva plus gemcitabine were more likely to experience bleeding and clotting problems such as heart attack or stroke.

Liver and/or kidney problems (including deaths) have been reported in some patients taking Tarceva. Let your doctor know if you have a history of liver or kidney disease.

Tarceva may cause harm to an unborn baby or may cause possible risk of pregnancy loss. Women should avoid becoming pregnant and avoid breastfeeding while taking Tarceva.

Call your doctor right away if you have these signs or symptoms:

• New or worsening skin rash
• Serious or ongoing diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, or vomiting
• New or worsening shortness of breath or cough
• Fever
• Eye irritation

If you smoke, you should stop smoking while taking Tarceva, as it may affect how well Tarceva works for you. If you continue to smoke you should speak to your doctor before taking Tarceva.

Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter drugs or herbal supplements before you start taking Tarceva. While taking Tarceva, do not start taking any new drugs or herbal supplements before talking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tarceva

Fatigue, rash, nausea, loss of appetite, and diarrhea were the most common side effects associated with Tarceva plus gemcitabine therapy in a large clinical study.

Always let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any side effects. Ask your doctor or nurse for the best way to handle drug-related side effects.

Tarceva is not right for everyone. Ask your doctor if once-daily Tarceva is right for you.

• Please see the Tarceva full prescribing information for complete safety information.