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Treatment and Next Steps – Combo Ipi/Nivo
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Treatment and Next Steps – Combo Ipi/Nivo

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    • February 12, 2015 at 12:31 am
    michael1212
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      Hello.  My wife was just diagnosed with a nodule on her lung from the CAT scan (October had a clean PET scan, and surgery for full lymph node dissection in November).  The dcotors are going to do a biopsy of the nodule next week but we are assuming it is melanoma until we hear otherwise (versus an infection, inflammation).  She has spoken to the melanoma oncologist and has agreed to a clinical trial with an Ipi (3mg) and Nivo (1mg) combination for 12 weeks, concurrent doses given every 3 weeks for 4 cycles.  After the 12 weeks she would get Nivo (3mg) every 2 weeks for some time.  She is BRAF negative.

      Does anyone have any advice with this?  I know of the multiple and significant symptoms but she seems determined to move forward with this treatment and try to get through the 12 weeks program combo program.  She has discussed medicines to manage the side effects with the doctors.  I have heard that Nivo (or Keytruda) is more manageable in terms of side effects versus Ipi if she is able to get past the 12 weeks concurrent regimen.

      Thanks,

      Michael1212

       

       

       

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