Thinking of starting Immunotherapy for lung cancer: What is it like?
I ve been thinking of starting immunotherapy.
Any information on it?
Does it work?
Is it like chemo?
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I ve been thinking of starting immunotherapy.
Any information on it?
Does it work?
Is it like chemo?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Lung Cancer Support Group.
Hi Donna, @stimey60, There are a few different types of immunotherapy. Like most treatments, some people do very well and others suffer serious side-effects. I've gathered a few links to past discussions that me be helpful. These decisions are never easy. Wishing you well.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-immunotherapy-keytruda/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/unanswered-questions-autoimmune-therapy-for-lung-cancer/
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/treatment/types-of-treatment/immunotherapy
Thanks for the info. This is great
Immunotherapy has been a huge game changer in the outcomes of lung cancer patients. Patients who respond to it are enjoying longer progression free and overall survival.
Well i was not sure
I had such reactions from the chemo
But again thanks