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Guide to understanding TAGRISSO

TAGRISSO Informational Brochure

TAGRISSO Informational Brochure

Download this brochure if you’ve been diagnosed with EGFR+ NSCLC following surgery and are getting ready to start treatment with TAGRISSO.

Available in other languages:
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Were you prescribed TAGRISSO?

Were you prescribed TAGRISSO? Your doctor may have reviewed this guide with you during your appointment. You can download a digital copy here

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Patient Guide

Patient Guide for Surgery

Is TAGRISSO right for you?

Dr Sarada Gurubhagavatula explains what people should know about TAGRISSO® (osimertinib)

Watch Elise’s Story

Elise shares her early stage EGFR+ NSCLC story and why she's taking TAGRISSO

Watch Elise’s Story

Elise shares her early stage EGFR+ NSCLC story and why her doctor prescribed TAGRISSO

Caregiving for a loved one with lung cancer

When your loved one is diagnosed with lung cancer, you want to support them the best you can. You don’t have to do everything for them, and your support can take many different forms. Here are a couple of strategies and resources for taking care of your loved ones with lung cancer while also taking care of yourself.

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Know the disease

Understanding your loved one’s disease will not only show you care but may also take a load off their shoulders. For example, a person with early-stage NSCLC often has different needs than a person with stage 4 NSCLC. Knowing those needs can help you support them better. You may want to read some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about lung cancer to gain a better understanding of their condition.

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How to best support your loved one with NSCLC

Ask for a referral to a medical oncologist and follow through with the appointment

  • An oncologist may be able to determine an appropriate treatment plan that may help keep their cancer from coming back. Early-stage NSCLC is often treated first with surgery, but for some patients, surgery won’t be the end of their treatment journey. Help ensure that your loved one is referred to an oncologist to help create an appropriate treatment plan, and make sure to always follow through on your referral with your healthcare team
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Remind your loved one to find out their biomarker test results before starting treatment
  • A biomarker test measures “drivers” that may cause your loved one’s cancer to grow or spread and can be anything that is tested for or measured in the body as a sign of a medical condition or disease. Biomarkers can help doctors find out detailed information about a tumor and can help predict how well the body may respond to certain types of treatment. It is important to remember that test results may not come back for a few weeks, but it’s important to know the results before starting treatment. If your loved one has a biomarker like an EGFR mutation, their doctor may be able to create a targeted treatment plan designed for their kind of lung cancer

Support and encourage your loved one throughout treatment

  • Taking a medication as prescribed by their doctor is so important. Help remind them to take TAGRISSO once-daily, with or without food, about the same time every day, for as long as their doctor has prescribed it (for up to 3 years or if their cancer comes back or if they or their doctor decides to stop treatment) 
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Support and encourage your loved one throughout treatment

  • Taking a medication as prescribed by their doctor is so important. Help remind them to take TAGRISSO once-daily, with or without food, about the same time every day, for as long as their doctor has prescribed it (for up to 3 years or if their cancer comes back or if they or their doctor decides to stop treatment)

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—Name X.

 

Tackling appointments together

Doctor appointments can be overwhelming, especially if you’re living with cancer.

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Taking notes

Help your loved one by taking notes at their appointment or writing down questions they have before their appointment.

Coordinating rides

You can help someone with cancer get to the hospital whether that means driving them yourself, sending a gift card for a ridesharing app, or finding another friend or family member to drive them to their appointment.

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Following up

Checking in with your loved one after an appointment can be just as important as being there physically. You can set reminders on your phone to give them a call or text to see how they’re doing, or if they just want to talk.

Emotional and practical support

Living with lung cancer can take an emotional toll, and you can help support them in many ways.

  • Offer specific help. Any type of help is appreciated, but for someone with cancer, specific offers are the most helpful. Not having to think about delegating tasks can make a huge difference. Whether they need help with household errands, shopping, or other tasks, your support will have a positive impact on their life.
  • Make sure they have what they need. With time spent in and out of doctors’ offices, small items can help. Whether it’s a sweater, a portable phone charger, hand lotion, or a book for the waiting room—you can make sure they have what they need. Think about your loved one and find a small thing that could make a big difference in their day.
  • Include your loved one in activities. Doing things together can provide a sense of normalcy and help you both stay connected. Having fun together is essential when you’re living through stressful situations.
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Get connected
with community

Both you and your loved one with cancer can benefit from getting connected to a community that can understand what you’re going through.

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Join a support network. Cancer survivors are a great resource for answering questions and possibly offering firsthand advice.

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Join the TAGRISSO Facebook community. Find support, share your experiences, and interact with people like you who are caring for someone who is living with EGFR+ NSCLC.

Get connected with community

Both you and your loved one with cancer can benefit from getting connected to a community that can understand what you’re going through.

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Join a support network. Cancer survivors are a great resource for answering questions and possibly offering firsthand advice.

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Join the TAGRISSO Facebook community. Find support, share your experiences, and interact with people like you who are caring for someone who is living with EGFR+ NSCLC.

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Take care of yourself

Take time for you.

Your own mental, physical, and emotional well-being is key to supporting your loved one. Taking short breaks and doing things you enjoy can help make you a more effective caregiver.

Express yourself.

It’s normal for you to feel a wide range of feelings. Talking about how you feel with other people caring for a loved one with cancer can help you manage your emotions.

When caring for a loved one with cancer, you may feel overwhelmed with questions

Financial support

No one can deny the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can take. For more information on how AstraZeneca can support those living with cancer, please call 1-844-ASK-A360 (1-844-275-2360) Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET or visit www.MyAccess360.com.

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Lung Cancer Advocacy

Information and tools from lung cancer advocacy organizations

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Learn more about NSCLC

GO2 for Lung Cancer has information about NSCLC, diagnostic testing, and types of treatments.

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Create a lung cancer care plan

My Lung Cancer Care Plan, developed by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, is helpful for discussions with your doctors. You can keep track of information about your diagnosis, treatments, doctor appointments, and symptoms.

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LUNGevity offers curated expert videos and resources on the EGFR Patient Gateway to help you navigate your lung cancer diagnosis.

Curious about a larger NSCLC community created with you in mind?

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TAGRISSO may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Lung problems. TAGRISSO may cause severe lung problems that may lead to death. Symptoms may be similar to those symptoms from lung cancer. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening lung symptoms, including trouble breathing, shortness of breath, cough, or fever
  • Heart problems, including heart failure. TAGRISSO may cause heart problems that may lead to death. Your healthcare provider should check your heart function before you start taking TAGRISSO and during treatment as needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of a heart problem: feeling like your heart is pounding or racing, shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles and feet, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or feeling faint
  • Eye problems. TAGRISSO may cause eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of eye problems which may include watery eyes, sensitivity to light, eye pain, eye redness, or vision changes. Your healthcare provider may send you to see an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) if you get eye problems with TAGRISSO
  • Skin problems. TAGRISSO may cause skin problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop skin reactions that look like rings (target lesions), severe blistering or peeling of the skin
  • Inflammation of the blood vessels in your skin. TAGRISSO may cause blood vessel problems in your skin. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop purple spots or redness of the skin that does not fade in color when pressed (non-blanching) on your lower arms, lower legs, or buttocks or large hives on the main part of your body (trunk) that do not go away within 24 hours and look bruised
  • Blood and bone marrow problems. TAGRISSO may cause a condition where your bone marrow cannot make enough new blood cells (aplastic anemia), and which may lead to death. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood cell counts before you start and during treatment with TAGRISSO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs and symptoms of blood and bone marrow problems, including a new fever or fever that does not go away (100.4 °F), easy bruising or bleeding that will not stop, unusually pale skin, infection, tiredness, or weakness

Before taking TAGRISSO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have lung or breathing problems other than your lung cancer
  • have heart problems, including a condition called long QTc syndrome
  • have problems with your electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium
  • have a history of eye problems
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. TAGRISSO can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with TAGRISSO or think you may be pregnant
  • Females who are able to become pregnant should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with TAGRISSO. You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after the last dose of TAGRISSO
  • Males who have female partners that are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 4 months after the last dose of TAGRISSO
  • females who are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TAGRISSO passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 2 weeks after your last dose of TAGRISSO. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a heart or blood pressure medicine

The most common side effects of TAGRISSO when given alone include:

  • low white blood cell counts
  • low platelet counts
  • low red blood cell counts (anemia)
  • diarrhea
  • rash
  • muscle, bone, or joint pain
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • dry skin
  • mouth sores
  • tiredness
  • low white blood cell counts
  • low platelet counts
  • low red blood cell counts (anemia)
  • diarrhea
  • rash
  • muscle, bone, or joint pain
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • dry skin
  • mouth sores
  • tiredness

The most common side effects of TAGRISSO when given alone after treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation treatment include:

  • low white blood cell counts
  • lung problems
  • low platelet counts
  • rash
  • diarrhea
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • cough
  • COVID-19
  • low white blood cell counts
  • lung problems
  • low platelet counts
  • rash
  • diarrhea
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • cough
  • COVID-19

The most common side effects of TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy include:

  • low white blood cell counts
  • low platelet counts
  • rash
  • diarrhea
  • mouth sores
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • dry skin
  • increase of a substance in the blood called creatinine
  • low white blood cell counts
  • low platelet counts
  • rash
  • diarrhea
  • mouth sores
  • changes in your nails, including: redness, tenderness, pain, inflammation, brittleness, separation from the nailbed, and shedding of nail
  • dry skin
  • increase of a substance in the blood called creatinine

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of TAGRISSO. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

What is TAGRISSO?

TAGRISSO is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has certain abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene(s):

  • to help prevent your lung cancer from coming back after your tumor(s) has been removed by surgery, or
  • when your lung cancer has spread to nearby tissues (locally advanced), that is unable to be removed (unresectable) by surgery and has responded or stabilized following chemotherapy and radiation treatment, or
  • as your first treatment when your lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), or
  • in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, as your first treatment when your lung cancer has spread to nearby tissues (locally advanced) or to other parts of the body (metastatic), or
  • when your lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and you have had previous treatment with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) medicine that did not work or is no longer working.

Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that TAGRISSO is right for you.
It is not known if TAGRISSO is safe and effective in children.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

EGFR is epidermal growth factor receptor; EGFR+ is epidermal growth factor receptor mutation-positive; NSCLC is non-small cell lung cancer.

EGFR+ is epidermal growth factor receptor mutation-positive; NSCLC is non-small cell lung cancer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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