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How long does it take for ipi to usually work?
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How long does it take for ipi to usually work?

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    • April 20, 2011 at 8:53 pm
    adgesoph
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      My dad is being discharged from Vandy because they say there are no more trials for him there anymore.  Needless to say I'm pissed but he's going to try ipi at UVA, closer to where he lives.  He's getting gamma knife at Nashville for his 3 brain mets and then will return home.  He also has 2 lung mets, 2 tumors on the back of his neck (very painful) and a tumor in his pelvis.   However I guess they feel his disease is pretty aggressive, after not responding the the braf brain met trial.  I just hope ipi can start working in time.

      My dad is being discharged from Vandy because they say there are no more trials for him there anymore.  Needless to say I'm pissed but he's going to try ipi at UVA, closer to where he lives.  He's getting gamma knife at Nashville for his 3 brain mets and then will return home.  He also has 2 lung mets, 2 tumors on the back of his neck (very painful) and a tumor in his pelvis.   However I guess they feel his disease is pretty aggressive, after not responding the the braf brain met trial.  I just hope ipi can start working in time.  Not sure if he has 12 weeks, according to these doctors.  Anyone had a faster response?

       

      Adrienne

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        • April 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm
        CKasper
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          I guess it will last as long as there is money to pay for it.

           

          thank goodness for American Medicine

          • April 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm
          CKasper
          Participant

            I guess it will last as long as there is money to pay for it.

             

            thank goodness for American Medicine

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