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Ipi/Nivo – Stage 4 – beginning treatment
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Ipi/Nivo – Stage 4 – beginning treatment

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    • September 1, 2019 at 11:16 pm
    nasullivan
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      My grandmother is 82 and just began her first treatment with ipi/nivo on Monday, the 26th. So far, no side effects other than some mild indigestion. She is tired – but she also has a tumor on her left adrenal. and it has been 4 weeks from intial MRI in brain to treatment. She has 8 mets in brain (mostly small), multiple in lung and one possible on the adreanal?

      She is treating at Memorial Sloane with a Dr. Chapman. He works closely with Dr. Wolchuk – so I am trying to be hopeful.

      I am looking for support and guidance. What has helped you all, through this process? I am juicing for her and trying to cook healthy options?

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        • September 1, 2019 at 11:46 pm
        Johnjk04
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          N A very sorry to see that your grandma is suffering through melanoma.
          2012 I had melanoma in brain and almost every organ. Brain surgery, Gamma Knife and the Ippi/Nino treatment. Today I have been cancer free 7 years.
          Side effects : annoying rash and itch for two years, also lost my pituitary, adrenal and thyroid glands. No problem – just 2 pills a day to compensate.
          Grandma has plenty of treatments and drugs to get her through all of this.
          • September 4, 2019 at 8:25 am
          MelMel
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            Hello. I am sorry your grandmother is going through this. I have liver and lung mets which have significantly decreased in size after two combo infusions. Although others may disagree, I strongly believe that diet is important. When a body is compromised, delivering optimal and easily digestible nutrients is super important. While it may not cure cancer, it may help the body prevent/minimize side effects of immunotherapy, and other treatments.
            I wish your grandma a speedy recovery and optimal healing.
            Melanie
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