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Yervoy journey

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    OB Mike
    Participant
      I am getting ready to start my first treatment with ipi. I have a lot of fears and questions, but my primary questions have to do with concurrent use of alternative immune stimulating therapies. Does anyone have experience with Naltroxone, intraveneous vitamin C, oleander extract aka Anvirzel? I am also curious about side effects of ipi, but most seem to say it is easy compared to past therapies?

      I am getting ready to start my first treatment with ipi. I have a lot of fears and questions, but my primary questions have to do with concurrent use of alternative immune stimulating therapies. Does anyone have experience with Naltroxone, intraveneous vitamin C, oleander extract aka Anvirzel? I am also curious about side effects of ipi, but most seem to say it is easy compared to past therapies?

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        fdess056
        Participant

          Hi, Mike.  I just got back from my 2nd yervoy treatment. So far, no side effects of any consequence at all.  In fact, I jogged 5 miles yesterday.  Docs keep close tabs on me including lots of blood work.  I also had Interferon almost 2 years ago and that was, at least so far, a lot tougher.  I don't have any experience with other therapies but wanted to give you some support and wish you well.

          Frank d  Brooklyn

          fdess056
          Participant

            Hi, Mike.  I just got back from my 2nd yervoy treatment. So far, no side effects of any consequence at all.  In fact, I jogged 5 miles yesterday.  Docs keep close tabs on me including lots of blood work.  I also had Interferon almost 2 years ago and that was, at least so far, a lot tougher.  I don't have any experience with other therapies but wanted to give you some support and wish you well.

            Frank d  Brooklyn

              OB Mike
              Participant

                Thanks for the support… keep on with the running!! 

                OB Mike
                Participant

                  Thanks for the support… keep on with the running!! 

                  Vermont_Donna
                  Participant

                    Dear Mike,

                      I did Yervoy a year ago (3 mg/kg) and have been NED ever since. Please refer to my profile for more details. I had several side effects but they were minor (nausea and fatigue, etc). I could have stayed working but I didnt know how I would react so I had resigned my job. I am back to work and feeling great! Best of luck to you. I do not know about those other therapies you mentioned BUT do want to caution you that its best to consult with your melanoma oncologist before you take anything, even over the counter meds or vitamins, and that if you do anything else alongside the Yervoy you wont really be able to know what drug is doing what. Do you know what I mean? Side effects could occur but would you know from what?? Be careful. There are alot of things people grab onto and feel they have to try that will not make cancer disappear.

                    Contact me if you want to ask me any questions,

                    Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED

                    Vermont_Donna
                    Participant

                      Dear Mike,

                        I did Yervoy a year ago (3 mg/kg) and have been NED ever since. Please refer to my profile for more details. I had several side effects but they were minor (nausea and fatigue, etc). I could have stayed working but I didnt know how I would react so I had resigned my job. I am back to work and feeling great! Best of luck to you. I do not know about those other therapies you mentioned BUT do want to caution you that its best to consult with your melanoma oncologist before you take anything, even over the counter meds or vitamins, and that if you do anything else alongside the Yervoy you wont really be able to know what drug is doing what. Do you know what I mean? Side effects could occur but would you know from what?? Be careful. There are alot of things people grab onto and feel they have to try that will not make cancer disappear.

                      Contact me if you want to ask me any questions,

                      Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED

                      Vermont_Donna
                      Participant

                        Dear Mike,

                          I did Yervoy a year ago (3 mg/kg) and have been NED ever since. Please refer to my profile for more details. I had several side effects but they were minor (nausea and fatigue, etc). I could have stayed working but I didnt know how I would react so I had resigned my job. I am back to work and feeling great! Best of luck to you. I do not know about those other therapies you mentioned BUT do want to caution you that its best to consult with your melanoma oncologist before you take anything, even over the counter meds or vitamins, and that if you do anything else alongside the Yervoy you wont really be able to know what drug is doing what. Do you know what I mean? Side effects could occur but would you know from what?? Be careful. There are alot of things people grab onto and feel they have to try that will not make cancer disappear.

                        Contact me if you want to ask me any questions,

                        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED

                        OB Mike
                        Participant

                          Thanks for the support… keep on with the running!! 

                          Roxy1453
                          Participant
                            I have had side effects with IPI. They started a couple of days before my second infusion. I had diarrhea that ended up causing colitis. So instead of having my third infusion I am on steroids to stop the colitis. I also have itching and rash.

                            I only bring this up so you know that not everyone gets by with no side effects. They have been able to manage my side effects and I’m doing good right now. I will have a PET scan Jan.31 and if all is well, I will my third infusion.

                            Praying all goes well for you!

                            Nancy

                            kylez
                            Participant

                              Nancy, I've been wondering how you're doing. I'm glad for you that it's being managed and that you're doing well. That's the side effect I was warned about above all others. I hope the best for your continuing treatment.

                              -Kyle

                              Roxy1453
                              Participant
                                Thanks Kyle, I hope I can keep going and not have any other bad side effects. If this works to get rid of everything, it’s worth it!

                                Nancy

                                Roxy1453
                                Participant
                                  Thanks Kyle, I hope I can keep going and not have any other bad side effects. If this works to get rid of everything, it’s worth it!

                                  Nancy

                                  Roxy1453
                                  Participant
                                    Thanks Kyle, I hope I can keep going and not have any other bad side effects. If this works to get rid of everything, it’s worth it!

                                    Nancy

                                    kylez
                                    Participant

                                      Nancy, I've been wondering how you're doing. I'm glad for you that it's being managed and that you're doing well. That's the side effect I was warned about above all others. I hope the best for your continuing treatment.

                                      -Kyle

                                      kylez
                                      Participant

                                        Nancy, I've been wondering how you're doing. I'm glad for you that it's being managed and that you're doing well. That's the side effect I was warned about above all others. I hope the best for your continuing treatment.

                                        -Kyle

                                        Roxy1453
                                        Participant
                                          I have had side effects with IPI. They started a couple of days before my second infusion. I had diarrhea that ended up causing colitis. So instead of having my third infusion I am on steroids to stop the colitis. I also have itching and rash.

                                          I only bring this up so you know that not everyone gets by with no side effects. They have been able to manage my side effects and I’m doing good right now. I will have a PET scan Jan.31 and if all is well, I will my third infusion.

                                          Praying all goes well for you!

                                          Nancy

                                          Roxy1453
                                          Participant
                                            I have had side effects with IPI. They started a couple of days before my second infusion. I had diarrhea that ended up causing colitis. So instead of having my third infusion I am on steroids to stop the colitis. I also have itching and rash.

                                            I only bring this up so you know that not everyone gets by with no side effects. They have been able to manage my side effects and I’m doing good right now. I will have a PET scan Jan.31 and if all is well, I will my third infusion.

                                            Praying all goes well for you!

                                            Nancy

                                          fdess056
                                          Participant

                                            Hi, Mike.  I just got back from my 2nd yervoy treatment. So far, no side effects of any consequence at all.  In fact, I jogged 5 miles yesterday.  Docs keep close tabs on me including lots of blood work.  I also had Interferon almost 2 years ago and that was, at least so far, a lot tougher.  I don't have any experience with other therapies but wanted to give you some support and wish you well.

                                            Frank d  Brooklyn

                                            justlittleoleme
                                            Participant

                                              Mike,

                                              My husband is on ipi in a clincial trial.  He is unable to take any supplements while on ipi.  They aren't sure of interactions between ipi and supplements.

                                              He has had 3 of his ipi infusions and is set for number 4 in February.  To date, he has experienced no side effects.  I have avoided posting because I am afraid of jinxing things!

                                              I hope that you have great results with ipi.

                                              barb

                                              justlittleoleme
                                              Participant

                                                Mike,

                                                My husband is on ipi in a clincial trial.  He is unable to take any supplements while on ipi.  They aren't sure of interactions between ipi and supplements.

                                                He has had 3 of his ipi infusions and is set for number 4 in February.  To date, he has experienced no side effects.  I have avoided posting because I am afraid of jinxing things!

                                                I hope that you have great results with ipi.

                                                barb

                                                justlittleoleme
                                                Participant

                                                  Mike,

                                                  My husband is on ipi in a clincial trial.  He is unable to take any supplements while on ipi.  They aren't sure of interactions between ipi and supplements.

                                                  He has had 3 of his ipi infusions and is set for number 4 in February.  To date, he has experienced no side effects.  I have avoided posting because I am afraid of jinxing things!

                                                  I hope that you have great results with ipi.

                                                  barb

                                                  SSchulz
                                                  Participant

                                                    Hi,

                                                    I had my 4th dose of ipi last week as part of a clinical trial I am on.  So far I have had no side effects except for some minor itching.  I've continued to work and play soccer twice a week.  In fact I often joke with my onc that they placed me in the placebo arm of the trial (which there isn't one).  All the while knowing that side effects can happen at any time, so far I've been very lucky – now just waiting to see if I respond….  As far as supplements go – I would echo what others have mentioned.  While taking a relatively new treatment (ipi), that has a rather large potential side effect profile, I would avoid other treatments.  Especially, if your body has not had any experience with these other treatments in the abscence of ipi.   Good luck and may we all experience shrinkage!

                                                    SSchulz
                                                    Participant

                                                      Hi,

                                                      I had my 4th dose of ipi last week as part of a clinical trial I am on.  So far I have had no side effects except for some minor itching.  I've continued to work and play soccer twice a week.  In fact I often joke with my onc that they placed me in the placebo arm of the trial (which there isn't one).  All the while knowing that side effects can happen at any time, so far I've been very lucky – now just waiting to see if I respond….  As far as supplements go – I would echo what others have mentioned.  While taking a relatively new treatment (ipi), that has a rather large potential side effect profile, I would avoid other treatments.  Especially, if your body has not had any experience with these other treatments in the abscence of ipi.   Good luck and may we all experience shrinkage!

                                                      SSchulz
                                                      Participant

                                                        Hi,

                                                        I had my 4th dose of ipi last week as part of a clinical trial I am on.  So far I have had no side effects except for some minor itching.  I've continued to work and play soccer twice a week.  In fact I often joke with my onc that they placed me in the placebo arm of the trial (which there isn't one).  All the while knowing that side effects can happen at any time, so far I've been very lucky – now just waiting to see if I respond….  As far as supplements go – I would echo what others have mentioned.  While taking a relatively new treatment (ipi), that has a rather large potential side effect profile, I would avoid other treatments.  Especially, if your body has not had any experience with these other treatments in the abscence of ipi.   Good luck and may we all experience shrinkage!

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