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    Ct scan, where can I get feedback/posted 3 times

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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?


     

    Opdivo, side effects

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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).

    Ct scan, where can I get feedback/posted 3 times

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    Hi....Opdivo does not require a generic marker according to my oncologist. I have no genetic markers and have taken Opdivo since June 2016. Until last ct scan, there has been no new growth and no new cancer. A few minuscule spots did show up on the last ct scan. We will watch for further growth the next ct scan.. It is possible they will be gone, that's what we are praying for. The only side effects with the Opdivo has been some fatigue and different degrees of muscle aches. I can tell when there is a weather change is coming! There is a lot of new research and trials for lung cancer. It is hopeful. Immunotherapy is a big one. I know there is something great coming. I will battle on!

    Jennifer

    Ct scan, where can I get feedback/posted 3 times

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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?

    Scan results - POST HERE!

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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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    Ct scan

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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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    Ct scans

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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?

    Where to start

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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

    Introduction and gratitude - looking for keytruda users

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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.

    After my last treatment of the platinum base chemo, I developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet and taking gabapentin for that side effect.

    Jennifer

    Opdivo, side effects

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    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

    New to forum ...not so new to lung cancer

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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.

    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.

    Affordable Care Act - concerns

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    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.

    Affordable Care Act - concerns

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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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