Had Any One Experienced Any Side Effects From Immunotherapy That Involved A Visit To The Er?
That's awesome!
update.....according to the CT scan report i developed a mass alongside my colon. By that i mean the CT report said it was an immo induced mass. it was begin but had to be removed anyway........so there I was with a resection of my colon due to immo.......not pleasant..about 5 week recovery
YES YES YES.....ipi fried my pituitary gland.....
to quote the MRI guy...it lite up like a xmas treee
Fever, Rash, Dry mouth, fatigue were the worst side effects Ihad from these drugs. I ended up in the ER just b/c the drugs were not working for me sadly and my liver was failing. I do now have RA from either these drugs or the targeted therapy I am now on. It is hard to tell when we are taking so many meds. I take breast cancer meds as well, so adds even more complexity. Good luck with managing your side effects. It sure is not easy, but I have faith :)
Hello Karla, I suffered several side effects, first was fever, which I just took Tylenol for it. I had night sweats for awhile, then rashes on my back and itching Dr. ordered a Vasoline type salve that helped that, now all I do is use CeraVe. Dr recommended for the dry skin I have from immunotherapy.
Lastly is inflamation in my right eye. I'm on Prednisone drops 1% for that.
So far nothing I can't handle.
I'm also taking four rounds of Immunotherapy, Opdive and Yervoi. After my forth treatment I'll stay on Yervoi for two years. Plus get a pet scan.
Thank God for the Drs. and scientists because without the immunotherapy it wouldn't be so great.
Best wishes to you Karla
I"m now a week and a half past my third infusion. I'm experiening more rash on my back and need the Vasoline prescription to keep it low key.
I don't require a visit to the ER.
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