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Immunotherapy to start if scan shows shrinkage of SCLC cells

Posted by ohiogal8860 @ohiogal8860, Jan 7 3:29pm

I was wondering if anyone can tell me about immunotherapy and if we should expect side effects? My husband who was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with Mets to liver and vertebrae has completed 3 of 4 of his treatment cycles and his last is the week of the 19th. He has tolerated the treatments quite well. Only a couple bouts of nausea, thin ned out hair but not total baldness and appetite seems fair to good. He will have his repeat CT to see how tumors have responded to the chemo and if all is good, will start immunotherapy on Feb. 9th and 1x a month for at least a year or so. . Is there any tips or anything I/we should know? I am not sure yet what drug they will give him for this. I see many complaints from those who take Keytruda for body and joint aches. Thank you for your feedback!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 13 9:14pm
In reply to @jsmcole31 "@ohiogal8860 I'm interested in hearing the thoughts of everyone. I'm getting ready for round 3 of..." + (show)
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@ohiogal8860 I'm interested in hearing the thoughts of everyone. I'm getting ready for round 3 of my chemo and will be on the immunotherapy soon. I'm 100% dedicated to fighting the disease on every front and knowledge is certainly what I need to make good decisions and continue to move forward.

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@jsmcole31, I think you may have had round 3 of chemo. What chemo regimen are you getting and why type of immunotherapy will you be starting? How are you doing?

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dave56pa | @dave56pa | Feb 14 11:52pm

@ohiogal8860 I had nsclc Mets to liver and bones. Went thru 5 radiation treatments then chemo. I’m now taking Keytruda as immunotherapy I opted for higher dose every 6 weeks to give myself a break between treatments which I’m told will last up to two years. I seem to be tolerating it pretty well except for days 4 thru 7 following each treatment. DgA

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ohiogal8860 | @ohiogal8860 | Feb 15 10:32am
In reply to @dave56pa "@ohiogal8860 I had nsclc Mets to liver and bones. Went thru 5 radiation treatments then chemo...." + (show)
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@ohiogal8860 I had nsclc Mets to liver and bones. Went thru 5 radiation treatments then chemo. I’m now taking Keytruda as immunotherapy I opted for higher dose every 6 weeks to give myself a break between treatments which I’m told will last up to two years. I seem to be tolerating it pretty well except for days 4 thru 7 following each treatment. DgA

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@dave56pa,
Thank you for replying. I hope for the best for you o this journey. Cancer SURE STINKS! God bless you and yours.

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