There is a significant difference in that opdivo is not combined with padcev like keytruda.
My oncologist is OOO this week (FL spring break). So far I have been unable to make an appointment for next week. Scheduling has availability in May. Obviously, I cannot wait that long nor is that clinically sound. I frequently run into bureaucracy at Mayo unfortunately. Departments are very siloed and the staff not always very emphatic.
This morning the two tests were not included with my kidney bloodwork. Wait and see what my oncologist is planning observation/treatment wise when I meet with him in 90 minutes.
This morning the two tests were not included with my kidney bloodwork. Wait and see what my oncologist is planning observation/treatment wise when I meet with him in 90 minutes.
We will start nivolumab as soon as my insurance approves the authorization. That can take up to 15 days.
Initially, he suggested monitoring. He called me back around 7PM and agreed to immunotherapy.
He stated northstar is concerning but the significance is uncertain. We have yet to establish a trend. We will complete northstar and signatera again in April and ct/MRI in May.
My kidneys are recovering well after ddmvac 4. No two additional cycles my oncologist told me.
My first Opdivo treatment will be this Thursday 4/3. I have to figure out which antihistamine to take as research indicates H1 antihistamines boosts efficacy.
Second generation H1 antihistamines are recommended. So Claritin it is. The oncology RN stated there are no contraindications for Zyrtec and Benadryl. I will drop Zyrtec (seasonal allergies) and add a daily Claritin. The urostomy RN recommended Benadryl against stoma site rash. The oncologist also prescribed odansetron and something else. I am awaiting an explanation.
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I was able to get an appointment next week after all. A kind nurse called me to confirm earlier.
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1 ReactionThis morning the two tests were not included with my kidney bloodwork. Wait and see what my oncologist is planning observation/treatment wise when I meet with him in 90 minutes.
@jaxfl thank you for the continued updates! What came out of your meeting today with your oncologist?
We will start nivolumab as soon as my insurance approves the authorization. That can take up to 15 days.
Initially, he suggested monitoring. He called me back around 7PM and agreed to immunotherapy.
He stated northstar is concerning but the significance is uncertain. We have yet to establish a trend. We will complete northstar and signatera again in April and ct/MRI in May.
My kidneys are recovering well after ddmvac 4. No two additional cycles my oncologist told me.
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1 ReactionMy first Opdivo treatment will be this Thursday 4/3. I have to figure out which antihistamine to take as research indicates H1 antihistamines boosts efficacy.
Second generation H1 antihistamines are recommended. So Claritin it is. The oncology RN stated there are no contraindications for Zyrtec and Benadryl. I will drop Zyrtec (seasonal allergies) and add a daily Claritin. The urostomy RN recommended Benadryl against stoma site rash. The oncologist also prescribed odansetron and something else. I am awaiting an explanation.