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Anyone get an autoimmune reaction to immunotherapy?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 19 8:00pm | Replies (9)

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They actually did do the biomarker test at the end of February. We got the results close to the end of March. The tumor in the lung matched the blood markers.
And yes, since I posted the question, they did do the MRI. Turns out he has a tumor on his brain which was inflamed. Thank God that it hadn't ruptured. They admitted him to the hospital, hit him with high doses of steroids and reduced the inflammation and pressure. He can now lift his arm from the shoulder, Not very much, but it's a start. He still doesn't have use of his lower arm, hand or fingers yet.
He will see a radiation doctor on Wednesday and see about treating it with radiation. He also said his vision was somewhat better after the steroid treatment which he continues at home.
As for me, I'm doing good. More questions than answers at the moment.
Also... Incase anyone out there doesn't know this (as we just found out) a PET scan Does Not show cancer in the Brain! The radiation in the infusion lights up the brain which prevents them from seeing the tumors. They have to do a MRI with and without contrast to detect tumors in the brain. This information came from our neurosurgeon!!!

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@shellfinder , While the MRI didn't produce great news, it's good that they have identified the cause of his arm issues. Now it can be treated and addressed. I hope the appointment with oncology goes well, and you both come away with more answers.
Many of us have regularly scheduled brain MRI's. I have one every year, even though up to this point, I haven't had any tumors in the brain. Unfortunately, lung cancer likes to go to the brain. I hope he continues to feel better. Let us know how the appointment goes this week.