Yervoy – how long in system?
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Yervoy – how long in system?

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    • March 28, 2016 at 10:10 pm
    mkirkland
    Participant

    Does anyone know how long this drug stays in your system once you have finished treatment? 

    Thanks! 

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      • March 29, 2016 at 7:04 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      The half life of Yervoy is 14.7 days, which means that, on average, half of it has gone from a person's system in 14.7 days after an infusion.

      This does not mean that it is active for 14.7 days. I do not know how long it is active.

      Also, Yervoy (ipi) affects the immune system (activates a sub-set of T-cells) and this effect can last a long time.

      I had my last treatment at the end of June 2015 but I had a month-long outbreak of 'Ipi rash' and diarrhoea in Septmber/October 2015.

      As many people will tell you, responders can have tumour-shrinkage months after the actual treatment has finished.

       

      • March 29, 2016 at 7:04 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      The half life of Yervoy is 14.7 days, which means that, on average, half of it has gone from a person's system in 14.7 days after an infusion.

      This does not mean that it is active for 14.7 days. I do not know how long it is active.

      Also, Yervoy (ipi) affects the immune system (activates a sub-set of T-cells) and this effect can last a long time.

      I had my last treatment at the end of June 2015 but I had a month-long outbreak of 'Ipi rash' and diarrhoea in Septmber/October 2015.

      As many people will tell you, responders can have tumour-shrinkage months after the actual treatment has finished.

       

      • March 29, 2016 at 7:04 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      The half life of Yervoy is 14.7 days, which means that, on average, half of it has gone from a person's system in 14.7 days after an infusion.

      This does not mean that it is active for 14.7 days. I do not know how long it is active.

      Also, Yervoy (ipi) affects the immune system (activates a sub-set of T-cells) and this effect can last a long time.

      I had my last treatment at the end of June 2015 but I had a month-long outbreak of 'Ipi rash' and diarrhoea in Septmber/October 2015.

      As many people will tell you, responders can have tumour-shrinkage months after the actual treatment has finished.

       

      • March 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant

      Hi ,

      i finished ippi last June 2015 I have till my previous scan been stable but got a met in brain. I asked if ippi is not working then due to me having a brain met they said it is but in other areas. So a bit puzzled with answer.

      i am having gamma knife Monday to treat it hoping to zap it completely praying .

      scooby123❤️

      • March 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant

      Hi ,

      i finished ippi last June 2015 I have till my previous scan been stable but got a met in brain. I asked if ippi is not working then due to me having a brain met they said it is but in other areas. So a bit puzzled with answer.

      i am having gamma knife Monday to treat it hoping to zap it completely praying .

      scooby123❤️

        • March 30, 2016 at 1:24 am
        Hikeratheart
        Participant
        Scooby, just want you to know I’m hoping & praying for you that they zap all of it!
        Kathy
        • March 30, 2016 at 1:24 am
        Hikeratheart
        Participant
        Scooby, just want you to know I’m hoping & praying for you that they zap all of it!
        Kathy
        • March 30, 2016 at 1:24 am
        Hikeratheart
        Participant
        Scooby, just want you to know I’m hoping & praying for you that they zap all of it!
        Kathy
        • March 30, 2016 at 3:16 am
        Momofjake
        Participant

        Prayers for your fast recovery and clean scans!! 

        • March 30, 2016 at 3:16 am
        Momofjake
        Participant

        Prayers for your fast recovery and clean scans!! 

        • March 30, 2016 at 3:16 am
        Momofjake
        Participant

        Prayers for your fast recovery and clean scans!! 

        • April 1, 2016 at 1:50 pm
        mkirkland
        Participant

        I hate to hear that for u!! Best of luck – I hope things go great!!! Sending prayers! 

        • April 1, 2016 at 1:50 pm
        mkirkland
        Participant

        I hate to hear that for u!! Best of luck – I hope things go great!!! Sending prayers! 

        • April 1, 2016 at 1:50 pm
        mkirkland
        Participant

        I hate to hear that for u!! Best of luck – I hope things go great!!! Sending prayers! 

      • March 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant

      Hi ,

      i finished ippi last June 2015 I have till my previous scan been stable but got a met in brain. I asked if ippi is not working then due to me having a brain met they said it is but in other areas. So a bit puzzled with answer.

      i am having gamma knife Monday to treat it hoping to zap it completely praying .

      scooby123❤️

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