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Anyone finishing up treatment with Opdivo Immunotherapy after surgery?
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Mar 15 9:28am | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed T2N0 October 4, 2023. Had 28 radiations and 6 chemo infusions from beginning of November to middle of December. Had Esophagogastrectomy Feb 5, 2024. Was home discharged and home the evening of Feb 9. Only lost 8 lbs and have maintained my weight from day 9 after surgery to now. I’m up to 7500 steps a day and eating pretty much what I want in very small amounts. The only time J Tube was used was the 3 days in hospital. I’m younger all things considered (52) so that helps. But the number one thing that has me just about completely back to life as usual in 4 weeks from surgery is attitude and effort. I hope anyone struggling takes that to heart and understands the value.
That said, I started the Opdivo immunotherapy last Thursday and wanted to see how others felt the first week after first infusion.
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@dannymac23, how are you doing with Opdivo?
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I did chemo/radiation and surgery August 1, 2023 at Mayo Phoenix and am halfway done with the Opdivo regimen, starting the once a month infusion after 6 months of twice a month. No real side effects except for some joint ache in my legs, probably some arthritis from old football injuries. Doctors are keeping an eye on my thyroid levels. Immunotherapy can make your thyroid lazy. I just turned 70 and had a fairly easy time with all the treatment plans as well. Good luck and stay active.