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Jewel,

I had rash two weeks after the first infusion.  I actually thought it was poison oak but it was a side effect from the Yervoy.  The Dr. said it was a good sign showing the medicine is working in making the immune system hypersensitive which creates the rash.  I had 4 infusions of Yervoy and that was my only side effect.  

I hope this helps and keep strong!

Chris 

Jewel,

I had rash two weeks after the first infusion.  I actually thought it was poison oak but it was a side effect from the Yervoy.  The Dr. said it was a good sign showing the medicine is working in making the immune system hypersensitive which creates the rash.  I had 4 infusions of Yervoy and that was my only side effect.  

I hope this helps and keep strong!

Chris 

Jewel,

I had rash two weeks after the first infusion.  I actually thought it was poison oak but it was a side effect from the Yervoy.  The Dr. said it was a good sign showing the medicine is working in making the immune system hypersensitive which creates the rash.  I had 4 infusions of Yervoy and that was my only side effect.  

I hope this helps and keep strong!

Chris 

Both Merck and Bristol Meyers have plans/grants to assist covering your expenses that your insurance does not cover.  I am very grateful for both of them.

IPI was about $70k an infusion. Keytruda was $42k to 50k per infusion.  Billing varies as to where you go for service.  Cedars "Sinea" billed my insurance $106,000 for 1 infusion of Keytruda. 

Both Merck and Bristol Meyers have plans/grants to assist covering your expenses that your insurance does not cover.  I am very grateful for both of them.

IPI was about $70k an infusion. Keytruda was $42k to 50k per infusion.  Billing varies as to where you go for service.  Cedars "Sinea" billed my insurance $106,000 for 1 infusion of Keytruda. 

Both Merck and Bristol Meyers have plans/grants to assist covering your expenses that your insurance does not cover.  I am very grateful for both of them.

IPI was about $70k an infusion. Keytruda was $42k to 50k per infusion.  Billing varies as to where you go for service.  Cedars "Sinea" billed my insurance $106,000 for 1 infusion of Keytruda. 

Julie,  

I am also glad things are going so well.  Based on your post,  we have to be seeing the same Dr. in LA. My next infusion a week from Monday.  Wishing you well.

Chris 

Julie,  

I am also glad things are going so well.  Based on your post,  we have to be seeing the same Dr. in LA. My next infusion a week from Monday.  Wishing you well.

Chris 

Julie,  

I am also glad things are going so well.  Based on your post,  we have to be seeing the same Dr. in LA. My next infusion a week from Monday.  Wishing you well.

Chris 

Celeste and anyone else,

Thank you for the update.  The advances in treatment within the past couple of years have been incredible.  I have Stage 4 melanoma and have just went through 4 infusions of Yervoy and just did my second of PD1.  Other than a rash,  I have not had that bad of side effects.  I have to say though that I occassionally get moody and have been more apt to lose my temper which is not my normal demeanor.  Have other people encountered that and does the meds impact your hormones?  Could this be part of what I am experiencing?  Thank you for your help!

Chris  

Celeste and anyone else,

Thank you for the update.  The advances in treatment within the past couple of years have been incredible.  I have Stage 4 melanoma and have just went through 4 infusions of Yervoy and just did my second of PD1.  Other than a rash,  I have not had that bad of side effects.  I have to say though that I occassionally get moody and have been more apt to lose my temper which is not my normal demeanor.  Have other people encountered that and does the meds impact your hormones?  Could this be part of what I am experiencing?  Thank you for your help!

Chris  

Celeste and anyone else,

Thank you for the update.  The advances in treatment within the past couple of years have been incredible.  I have Stage 4 melanoma and have just went through 4 infusions of Yervoy and just did my second of PD1.  Other than a rash,  I have not had that bad of side effects.  I have to say though that I occassionally get moody and have been more apt to lose my temper which is not my normal demeanor.  Have other people encountered that and does the meds impact your hormones?  Could this be part of what I am experiencing?  Thank you for your help!

Chris