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    • January 21, 2014 at 3:51 pm
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      Getting my first Ipi infusion today at Moffitt, here is hoping there are not too many side effects

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        • January 21, 2014 at 4:36 pm
        Gene_S
        Participant

          Good luck to you.  Usually with the first infusion there are not many side effects and sometimes none at all.

          Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED after Clinical trial with Ipi and GM-CSF)

          • January 21, 2014 at 4:36 pm
          Gene_S
          Participant

            Good luck to you.  Usually with the first infusion there are not many side effects and sometimes none at all.

            Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED after Clinical trial with Ipi and GM-CSF)

            • January 21, 2014 at 4:36 pm
            Gene_S
            Participant

              Good luck to you.  Usually with the first infusion there are not many side effects and sometimes none at all.

              Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED after Clinical trial with Ipi and GM-CSF)

              • January 21, 2014 at 4:41 pm
              arthurjedi007
              Participant

                Good luck. I was very scared and worried about taking ipi but not anymore. It was way easier than I thought. I had my 4th and final ipi yesterday. For me the side affects have been mild. The Dr liked that I had a rash and itching because she said it meant it let her know the ipi is working. Just make sure to call them about your side affects. They told me to call if anything lasts more than a day or 2 or immediately if severe but I'm sure your Dr told you their protocol which may be different.

                • January 21, 2014 at 4:41 pm
                arthurjedi007
                Participant

                  Good luck. I was very scared and worried about taking ipi but not anymore. It was way easier than I thought. I had my 4th and final ipi yesterday. For me the side affects have been mild. The Dr liked that I had a rash and itching because she said it meant it let her know the ipi is working. Just make sure to call them about your side affects. They told me to call if anything lasts more than a day or 2 or immediately if severe but I'm sure your Dr told you their protocol which may be different.

                  • January 21, 2014 at 4:41 pm
                  arthurjedi007
                  Participant

                    Good luck. I was very scared and worried about taking ipi but not anymore. It was way easier than I thought. I had my 4th and final ipi yesterday. For me the side affects have been mild. The Dr liked that I had a rash and itching because she said it meant it let her know the ipi is working. Just make sure to call them about your side affects. They told me to call if anything lasts more than a day or 2 or immediately if severe but I'm sure your Dr told you their protocol which may be different.

                    • January 21, 2014 at 6:03 pm
                    Julie in SoCal
                    Participant

                      I just had my first infusion last week and it was fairly easy!  I've had a bit of fatigue, and a touch of nausea that went away fairly quickly, but aside from this, Ipi's been easy.

                      Trust you'll find it easy too, and that it will be the cure for you!

                      Blessings!

                      Julie

                      • January 21, 2014 at 6:03 pm
                      Julie in SoCal
                      Participant

                        I just had my first infusion last week and it was fairly easy!  I've had a bit of fatigue, and a touch of nausea that went away fairly quickly, but aside from this, Ipi's been easy.

                        Trust you'll find it easy too, and that it will be the cure for you!

                        Blessings!

                        Julie

                        • January 21, 2014 at 6:03 pm
                        Julie in SoCal
                        Participant

                          I just had my first infusion last week and it was fairly easy!  I've had a bit of fatigue, and a touch of nausea that went away fairly quickly, but aside from this, Ipi's been easy.

                          Trust you'll find it easy too, and that it will be the cure for you!

                          Blessings!

                          Julie

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