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Week 2 after first ipi/nivo infusion.
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Week 2 after first ipi/nivo infusion.

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    • June 12, 2021 at 11:49 pm
    Christinad
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      End of week two of after first infusion of ipi/nivo. Prior to starting this immunotherapy I had significant nausea and abdominal pain which were symptoms related to the cancer metastasis. As of Monday those symptoms were pretty much gone and each day is getting better including getting my appetite back. Still have bloating in my abdomen, but that too is getting better. No longer taking any anti nausea medicine. Saw my oncologist a few days ago and he said it’s very possible I am having an early response to the immunotherapy since my symptoms have improved significantly.  So I’m going with that and keeping my hopes high. Going to continue staying positive and optimistic 🙂

      also, so very mild side effects from the infusion.

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        • June 14, 2021 at 7:20 am
        ThinkingPositive
        Participant
          Hi Christinad,

          Great news that some symptoms resolved. I’m rooting for you that the combo does its job with minimal side effects.

          Cindy K

            • June 15, 2021 at 8:07 pm
            Christinad
            Participant
              Thank you, Cindy! I appreciate your kind words. I hope you are doing well 🙂
            • June 17, 2021 at 8:13 am
            soonerjenn14
            Participant
              Hi Christina,

              Sorry I am late to the party, but I am recovering from a lymphadenectomy and excision of my tumor (yay!) under my left arm and it’s been hard to type. That is wonderful news! So glad to hear ipi/nivo seems to be working for you!! It’s awesome to hear it’s alleviating your previous symptoms. Keep thinking positive! 🙂

              Best wishes for continued good news!

              Jenn

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