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Any body on Alimta? Side effects, success stories, etc. I start next Monday on alimta. First chemo platinum, then opdivo.
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I have been on Opdivo since June 2016. Infusion every two weeks. Side effects: fatigue (doesn't keep me from doing what I want to do), muscle aches a few days after infusion. CT scans every 8 weeks. All have shown no new cancer and no new growth until the last scan. Showed a few miniscul new spots. Will recheck next scan (3 weeks).
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Thank you. Congrats on the success. I hope you many more years of no new growth and no new cancer.
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Thank you for your reply. Are you still on Opdivo?
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January 2016. Started Opdivo in June after 6 sessions of platinum chemo. Each ct scan has shown no new growth and no new cancer, which is good. My last ct scan showed no growth in the original spot on my lung but did show several new minuscule spots. My oncologist and myself decided to continue the current Opdivo therapy and revaluate with the next ct scan in 7 weeks. Has anyone had this experience with Opdivo and if so, was there improvement when the original treatment was continued or more growth and a switch to a new therapy? Quote Edit
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January 2016. Started Opdivo in June after 6 sessions of platinum chemo. Each ct scan has shown no new growth and no new cancer, which is good. My last ct scan showed no growth in the original spot on my lung but did show several new minuscule spots. My oncologist and myself decided to continue the current Opdivo therapy and revaluate with the next ct scan in 7 weeks. Has anyone had this experience with Opdivo and if so, was there improvement when the original treatment was continued or more growth and a switch to a new therapy?
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I started Opdivo in June. All scans have showed no new growth and no new cancer. The side effects are minimal. Overall muscle aches at times and some fatigue, but I can live with these effects. Good luck to you and your husband. Battle on
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Introduction and gratitude - looking for keytruda users
Jg_miller replied to Spagano5's topic in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I started Opdivo in June. All scans have showed no new growth and no new cancer. The side effects are minimal. Overall muscle aches at times and some fatigue, but I can live with these effects. After my last treatment of the platinum base chemo, I developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin for that side effect. Jennifer -
Hi KatieB.... I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I started Opdivo in June. All scans have showed no new growth and no new cancer. The side effects are minimal. Overall muscle aches at times and some fatigue, but I can live with these effects. After my last treatment of the platinum base chemo, I developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin for that side effect. Jennifer
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Thank you for your words. They give me joy. God is by my side and every day I am learning to live with this thing called cancer. I will battle on!
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New to forum ...not so new to lung cancer
Jg_miller replied to Normthek's topic in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I started Opdivo in June. All scans have showed no new growth and no new cancer. The side effects are minimal. Overall muscle aches at times and some fatigue, but I can live with these effects. After my last treatment of the platinum base chemo, I developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin for the side effects. Please share your experience with Opdivo. -
As I stated before, not one person can appeal or amend an existing law. It takes the governing body. The congress, senate, and then the president. Checks and balances. The ACA, before any changes, will come before a committee to be examined. We don't need chicken littles telling us the sky is falling. We have a strong nation and we will move forward without leaving anybody behind. I am living with this thing called cancer and God guides my steps and gives me strength. I chose to pick my battles well. I will continue to battle on against cancer! I don't come to this sight to talk politics or to cause concerns. I come here for encouragement and information regarding lung cancer.
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As I understand, the Republicans do not want to appeal the ACA in its entirety. The positive aspects will be kept, like the acceptance of pre-existing conditions, no annual and lifetime maximums. The act itself can not be appealed once it is law according to the constitution. It can only be amended. Don't panic. Our country is not going to implode. There are checks and balances our forefathers included in the constitution to prevent this from happening.
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Thanks for your reply. I am receiving my 5th infusion as I type this. Have a great day!
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Thank you for your reply. I hope only the best for you. Your encouragement was appreciated. With God in my life, I will battle on!
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Thank you for your reply. Glad to hear about your Opdivo results. Gives me encouragement. Stay strong and battle on!
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Thank you for your reply and info. Good luck to you, also. Have you had improved scans?
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Thank you for your reply. What have your scans shown? Any improvement? My 1st scan is next week and I know the 1st one will not show any improvement. Just curious about your scans.
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Thank you for your reply. I would really like to correspond with others taking Opdivo. If you could help me make that connection, that would be great.
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Thank you Marc for the encouragement. I will keep you in my prayers, also.
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Thank you Tom for your reply. I will give the wool socks a try. I am hopeful for a great (clear) scan. I live to battle on!
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I just had my 4th infusion of Opdivo. After the next session, I will have my 1st CT scan since starting the Opdivo. No side effects from the Opdivo, but after my last treatment of the platinum base, I have developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin. I have two questions: Anybody else on Opdivo and if you are, how is it going? Is there any other relief/cure for peripheral neuopathy besides gabapentin?
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer 1/13/16. I had 10 sessions of radiation for cancer in my hips and 6 sessions of taxol/carbo. The hips are healing and the pain is minimal. CT scan showed the tumor on my lung and the tumor on my sternum had both shrunk. My oncologist was very happy with the progress. I just had my 4th infusion of Opdivo. After the next session, I will have my 1st CT scan since starting the Opdivo. No side effects from the Opdivo, but after my last treatment of the platinum base, I have developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin. I have two questions: Anybody else on Opdivo and if you are, how is it going? Is there any other relief/cure for peripheral neuopathy besides gabapentin?
