Father on lambrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer
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Father on lambrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer

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    • November 19, 2013 at 7:06 pm
    godisgreat
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      My father has had cancer for last three years and has had – chemo, radiation, surgery. not much of a help it refuses to leave but we are determined to fight.

       

      he has been on lambrolizumab clincial trial on bi-weekly schedule. his cancer seems to be growing a bit and he is getting his fourth dose next week.

      what is everyone's expereince with the drug?

       

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        • November 19, 2013 at 10:50 pm
        pd1gal
        Participant

          MK-3475 has shown that most responses take place after the 12 week period. I responded (complete) after my 1st set of scans at the 12 week timeframe. Your dad is only at 8 weeks so hopefully he'll begin responding in the next month or so.

          Good Luck

          • November 19, 2013 at 10:50 pm
          pd1gal
          Participant

            MK-3475 has shown that most responses take place after the 12 week period. I responded (complete) after my 1st set of scans at the 12 week timeframe. Your dad is only at 8 weeks so hopefully he'll begin responding in the next month or so.

            Good Luck

            • November 19, 2013 at 10:50 pm
            pd1gal
            Participant

              MK-3475 has shown that most responses take place after the 12 week period. I responded (complete) after my 1st set of scans at the 12 week timeframe. Your dad is only at 8 weeks so hopefully he'll begin responding in the next month or so.

              Good Luck

              • November 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm
              Tina D
              Participant

                I started Mercks trial end of July this yr. First scans ( three weeks ago) show 67% shrinkage. Research is showing some very positive response to this drug. So far, that is my experience — I am sure you will hear from others, too…

                Tina

                • November 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm
                Tina D
                Participant

                  I started Mercks trial end of July this yr. First scans ( three weeks ago) show 67% shrinkage. Research is showing some very positive response to this drug. So far, that is my experience — I am sure you will hear from others, too…

                  Tina

                  • November 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm
                  Tina D
                  Participant

                    I started Mercks trial end of July this yr. First scans ( three weeks ago) show 67% shrinkage. Research is showing some very positive response to this drug. So far, that is my experience — I am sure you will hear from others, too…

                    Tina

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