Yervoy (Ipi)

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    • December 8, 2015 at 5:10 am
    jennunicorn
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      Hey all,

      I am 28 years old with stage 3b Melanoma. I have just talked with my oncologist today about treatment options, and since there are no open clinical trials for my stage at the moment, the 2 options were watch and wait or Yervoy. I opted to do Yervoy because the anxiety of the watch and wait would drive me nuts. 

      I know everyone has different reactions and experiences with their treatment, but I am wondering if anyone else out there that is currently on or has done the Yervoy 10mg/kg treatment has any advice?

      I've read that there are usually some pretty bad stomach and intestinal side effects. Are there certain foods that seem to help people vs. foods to avoid when doing treatment? How do you typically feel during and right after an infusion?

      This is all kind of scary and weird for me, but I am a healthy young person besides this whole Melanoma thing. I'm hopeful that I will get through this treatment and keep my fingers and toes crossed for no recurrences. 

      Thanks,

      Jenn

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