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    • February 8, 2013 at 12:57 am
    Dgentz
    Participant

    Haven't been posting much, but I have visited a lot! I finished my courses (x4) of IPI, went off Z and unfortunately, have had signifcant growth.  After much pain and additional mets, I'm starting Chemo next week. sad

    Words of wisdom appreciated! 

    Haven't been posting much, but I have visited a lot! I finished my courses (x4) of IPI, went off Z and unfortunately, have had signifcant growth.  After much pain and additional mets, I'm starting Chemo next week. sad

    Words of wisdom appreciated! 

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      • February 8, 2013 at 1:11 am
      madeclaire
      Participant

      I know that this disease is different for everyone, but after 3 courses of IPI with no improvement and with significant tumor growth, I began chemo (dacarbazine).  Scans after two treatments showed a 40% reduction in large liver tumors and the disappearance of lesions in the lungs.  I continue with the chemo which has minimal side effects.  I believe the IPI has helped the chemo to work and this is what I hope for you.  Best of luck!  M

      • February 8, 2013 at 1:11 am
      madeclaire
      Participant

      I know that this disease is different for everyone, but after 3 courses of IPI with no improvement and with significant tumor growth, I began chemo (dacarbazine).  Scans after two treatments showed a 40% reduction in large liver tumors and the disappearance of lesions in the lungs.  I continue with the chemo which has minimal side effects.  I believe the IPI has helped the chemo to work and this is what I hope for you.  Best of luck!  M

      • February 8, 2013 at 1:11 am
      madeclaire
      Participant

      I know that this disease is different for everyone, but after 3 courses of IPI with no improvement and with significant tumor growth, I began chemo (dacarbazine).  Scans after two treatments showed a 40% reduction in large liver tumors and the disappearance of lesions in the lungs.  I continue with the chemo which has minimal side effects.  I believe the IPI has helped the chemo to work and this is what I hope for you.  Best of luck!  M

        • February 8, 2013 at 8:51 pm
        Dgentz
        Participant

        Thank you – your words are very encouraging!! Good luck to you as well. 

        • February 8, 2013 at 8:51 pm
        Dgentz
        Participant

        Thank you – your words are very encouraging!! Good luck to you as well. 

        • February 8, 2013 at 8:51 pm
        Dgentz
        Participant

        Thank you – your words are very encouraging!! Good luck to you as well. 

      • February 11, 2013 at 3:01 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      I went off Z, started Ipi, had significant growth in 1 cardiac met, and 1 new and 1 regrown brain met. Ipi seemed to invigorate them. Ugh!!

      I am back on Z and finished my Ipi on time, had significant liver problems but all back to normal now. I seem to be responding to something – Ipi/Zel/SRS ?? Hard to say… Wishing a response for you too.

      No wisdom, just know you are doing the best you can and keep fighting! There is a good new webinar on the MIF website explaining immunotherapy and how delayed some Ipi responses can be – – 24 wks! It gave me hope.

      • February 11, 2013 at 3:01 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      I went off Z, started Ipi, had significant growth in 1 cardiac met, and 1 new and 1 regrown brain met. Ipi seemed to invigorate them. Ugh!!

      I am back on Z and finished my Ipi on time, had significant liver problems but all back to normal now. I seem to be responding to something – Ipi/Zel/SRS ?? Hard to say… Wishing a response for you too.

      No wisdom, just know you are doing the best you can and keep fighting! There is a good new webinar on the MIF website explaining immunotherapy and how delayed some Ipi responses can be – – 24 wks! It gave me hope.

      • February 11, 2013 at 3:01 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      I went off Z, started Ipi, had significant growth in 1 cardiac met, and 1 new and 1 regrown brain met. Ipi seemed to invigorate them. Ugh!!

      I am back on Z and finished my Ipi on time, had significant liver problems but all back to normal now. I seem to be responding to something – Ipi/Zel/SRS ?? Hard to say… Wishing a response for you too.

      No wisdom, just know you are doing the best you can and keep fighting! There is a good new webinar on the MIF website explaining immunotherapy and how delayed some Ipi responses can be – – 24 wks! It gave me hope.

      • February 12, 2013 at 2:55 am
      Erinlisay38
      Participant
      I also did Ippi finished in October tumors all grew and now have new ones … I start Pd1 trial tomorrow … Fingers crossed
      • February 12, 2013 at 2:55 am
      Erinlisay38
      Participant
      I also did Ippi finished in October tumors all grew and now have new ones … I start Pd1 trial tomorrow … Fingers crossed
      • February 12, 2013 at 2:55 am
      Erinlisay38
      Participant
      I also did Ippi finished in October tumors all grew and now have new ones … I start Pd1 trial tomorrow … Fingers crossed
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