Hello to all:
i will be receiving my 9th anti pd1 on Monday at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston. I go every other week and I am o the highest dose they are allowing at this time. I had an immediate and positive response after the first infusion.
I now have 72 % less cancer in my system. Some new cancer has shown up in my hip area bur nothing to be concerned about right now. For me, it is a miracle drug. IPY-3 did not work for me at all. In fact my cancer had spread while o the drug.
The fatigue is a very real side effect. It has prevented me from returning to my teaching position that I love. The rash is intermittent and the joint pain has been managed by taking Triple-flex and Advil.
I wish you all success on this great drug and a better new year. I'm not usually wishing my time away but I'm not upset about seeing 2013 gone.
DMarie
