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I experienced some of the same side effects immediately after my second ipi/nivo infusion (and my third overall infusion, since I had started with a single dose of nivo). For about a month, I was running a pretty high fever, around 101-02, that we kept in check with a steady stream of ibuprofen and tylenol. Also, I was extremely fatigued throughout the month, had constant chills and headaches, had very little appetite, and mostly kept to my bed or couch.

Prior to getting my third combo infusion, my bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes (about 5x ULN). My doctor decided to postpone any further treatment and instead started me on a pretty heavy daily steroid regimen. I felt better almost instaneously and these side effects quickly subsided (although others lingered for quite a while longer).

I think the thinking is that, in my case, all of the side effects, including the fevers and hepatoxicity, were immunotherapy-related. Fortunately, while going into overdrive, my immune system seemed to have destroyed a lot of cancer, too.

By the way, I was treated at UCSF. As I'm sure you have, I received very attentive and responsive care from the physicians and staff both during and outside of working hours. So don't hesitate to get in touch at any time because, at the very least, there will be an oncologist on call to handle side effect concerns.

I experienced some of the same side effects immediately after my second ipi/nivo infusion (and my third overall infusion, since I had started with a single dose of nivo). For about a month, I was running a pretty high fever, around 101-02, that we kept in check with a steady stream of ibuprofen and tylenol. Also, I was extremely fatigued throughout the month, had constant chills and headaches, had very little appetite, and mostly kept to my bed or couch.

Prior to getting my third combo infusion, my bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes (about 5x ULN). My doctor decided to postpone any further treatment and instead started me on a pretty heavy daily steroid regimen. I felt better almost instaneously and these side effects quickly subsided (although others lingered for quite a while longer).

I think the thinking is that, in my case, all of the side effects, including the fevers and hepatoxicity, were immunotherapy-related. Fortunately, while going into overdrive, my immune system seemed to have destroyed a lot of cancer, too.

By the way, I was treated at UCSF. As I'm sure you have, I received very attentive and responsive care from the physicians and staff both during and outside of working hours. So don't hesitate to get in touch at any time because, at the very least, there will be an oncologist on call to handle side effect concerns.

I experienced some of the same side effects immediately after my second ipi/nivo infusion (and my third overall infusion, since I had started with a single dose of nivo). For about a month, I was running a pretty high fever, around 101-02, that we kept in check with a steady stream of ibuprofen and tylenol. Also, I was extremely fatigued throughout the month, had constant chills and headaches, had very little appetite, and mostly kept to my bed or couch.

Prior to getting my third combo infusion, my bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes (about 5x ULN). My doctor decided to postpone any further treatment and instead started me on a pretty heavy daily steroid regimen. I felt better almost instaneously and these side effects quickly subsided (although others lingered for quite a while longer).

I think the thinking is that, in my case, all of the side effects, including the fevers and hepatoxicity, were immunotherapy-related. Fortunately, while going into overdrive, my immune system seemed to have destroyed a lot of cancer, too.

By the way, I was treated at UCSF. As I'm sure you have, I received very attentive and responsive care from the physicians and staff both during and outside of working hours. So don't hesitate to get in touch at any time because, at the very least, there will be an oncologist on call to handle side effect concerns.

I'll "third" UCSF, they have an excellent melanoma program. I see Dr. Daud and think he's fantastic.

I'll "third" UCSF, they have an excellent melanoma program. I see Dr. Daud and think he's fantastic.

I'll "third" UCSF, they have an excellent melanoma program. I see Dr. Daud and think he's fantastic.