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Had Any One Experienced Any Side Effects From Immunotherapy That Involved A Visit To The Er?

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Spencer, IA
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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… read more

Could Anyone That Has Had Infusions With Both Drugs—Nivolumab/ipilimumab—let Me Know How Bad The Side Effects Were?

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My husband must decide if he wants to go forward with these infusions.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Sorry never had prayers your way

Who Has Or Is Doing Immunotherapy With Ipi/nivo (OPDIVO/yervoy)? What Has Been Your Experience?

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Alexandria, VA
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Oh, i am supposed to start that -- glad to know

Hello, Has Anyone Ever Gone Through Immunotherapy And Had Severe Stomach Issues? I’m Losing A Lot Of Weight And I’ve Had Diarrhea Forever.

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Wheeling, IL

They have gave me steroids. It helped for sometime then it did not.

A MyMelanomaTeam Member

I had Opdivo and Yervoy and was lucky, I didn't get the side effects they said I would

Has Anyone Had Immunotherapy For Treating Melanoma?

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Ocala, FL
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

see above answers

Is It Safe To Take Antibiotic For UTI While On Opdivo

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Levittown, PA
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The context provided does not include specific information about the safety of taking antibiotics for a urinary tract infection (UTI) while on Opdivo (Nivolumab). It is crucial to consult with your… read more

Has Anyone Had Immunotherapy, 1st Treatment Had A UTI, Then Went Septic 5hours Later?

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Cleveland, AL
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I had very slight swelling in both legs I had four dual infusions of Opdivo and Yervoy, once every three weeks, then Opdivo monthly after those four infusions.

Has Anyone Tried Immunotherapy And If So Will You Share Your Results

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Knoxville, TN
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Good luck to you Pat, yes you will actually be amazed how better you feel after a while on Immunotherapy. I hope you have great success..🙏😇🫶

Heh Gang...its Very Important That U State What Drugs U Are On.

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DFW Airport, TX

ipi is a different drug from opvido...both are immo drugs

ipi has tons of side effects...some that show up after u discontinue their use....ipi sent me to the hospital and likely gonna send me back in september after last taken over a year ago

opvido, of which i have taken for 3 years has little to none side effects. at least for me. i originally took opvido only for a year without s single side effect...well except that the melanomas reoccurred in the same axial LN region

keytruda , i know… read more

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Hi Barb, I am on nivolumab and I have an autoimmune disorder (Lupus). I am doing infusion bi-weekly rather than the full dose every 28 days. Maybe that’s an option for yo?

I Know You Talk About BRAF Mutation In Cancer. I Myself Do Not Have A BRAF Mutation. So Is Immunotherapy My Only Option?

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Santa Rosa, CA
9 Facts To Know About Early and Advanced Melanoma Skin Cancer Read Article...
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If you do not have a BRAF mutation, immunotherapy is one of the treatment options available for melanoma. Here are some immunotherapy options:

- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): Examples include… read more