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Stage 4 Treatment After Opvido...any One Experienced
For stage 4 melanoma, treatment options often include a combination of surgery and systemic therapy. Here are some key points:
- Immunotherapy: Doctors typically prefer immunotherapy first because it… read more
I Have Upcoming Surgery On My Axillary Lymph Nodes. I Was Wondering What The Recovery Looks Like. Staying Mostly Positive.
Stage 3 melanoma without known origins. Clean CT. Upcoming PET scan to rule out.
after onc was telling me i was looking good for months he later said latest petscan indicated more cancer in my abdomen....since it moved from armpit to abdomen it was then Stage 4 and as i like to… read more
In Treatment For 18mths Now And Dr. Is Talking About Stopping Treatment. I Have Been Stable For 15 Months.
Stage 4 with tumor in adreanal gland (right) and left lymph node tumor. These tumors have been stable and I am starting to have extreme itching. Dr. is talking about me stopping treatment. States studies have shown there maybe no benifits of staying on treatment after 1st year. I am worried that yes ct scans show no growth in either tumor but are they dead tissue or still cancer. This decision is mine and I dont know what I should do.
Dawn...try these 2 resources...they were very helpful for me
and
https://www.aimatmelanoma.org/melanoma-learning...
you can actualy talk to Melissa Wilson PA
Could Anyone That Has Had Infusions With Both Drugs—Nivolumab/ipilimumab—let Me Know How Bad The Side Effects Were?
My husband must decide if he wants to go forward with these infusions.
Sorry never had prayers your way
Heh Gang...its Very Important That U State What Drugs U Are On.
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
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?
Who Has Or Is Doing Immunotherapy With Ipi/nivo (OPDIVO/yervoy)? What Has Been Your Experience?
I just finished. I did 2 cycles then had surgery to remove all remaining lymph nodes in my arm pit. Pathology showed the 2 treatments worked. There was scarring from the cancer but no more active… read more
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.
They have gave me steroids. It helped for sometime then it did not.
I had Opdivo and Yervoy and was lucky, I didn't get the side effects they said I would
What Side Effects Would You Expect From Taking Immunotherapy?
Different for everyone, I've had different a)ffects after each treatment. Fevers and extreme fatigue at first, they got better (still always tired tho). Horrible itching after another, got better… read more
Is It Safe To Take Antibiotic For UTI While On Opdivo
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 For Treating Melanoma?
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