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      • October 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm
      rballard23071
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        Ursala,

        I am also on the trial with Ipi and Nivo.  My trial is looking at whether it makes any difference which one you get first.  I had the Ipi first and I have not had side affect either.  One week exactly after my first treatment I got hives that lasted about a week and a half.  I also had an increase in my Vertiligo – but that just means the drugs are working.  I have a tumor on the side of my leg and I see the decrease on a regular basis.  I am hoping to start Nivo soon – one of my scans came back strange so I might have to wait.  Keep the faith and I am thinking about you!

        • October 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm
        rballard23071
        Participant

          Ursala,

          I am also on the trial with Ipi and Nivo.  My trial is looking at whether it makes any difference which one you get first.  I had the Ipi first and I have not had side affect either.  One week exactly after my first treatment I got hives that lasted about a week and a half.  I also had an increase in my Vertiligo – but that just means the drugs are working.  I have a tumor on the side of my leg and I see the decrease on a regular basis.  I am hoping to start Nivo soon – one of my scans came back strange so I might have to wait.  Keep the faith and I am thinking about you!

          • October 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm
          rballard23071
          Participant

            Ursala,

            I am also on the trial with Ipi and Nivo.  My trial is looking at whether it makes any difference which one you get first.  I had the Ipi first and I have not had side affect either.  One week exactly after my first treatment I got hives that lasted about a week and a half.  I also had an increase in my Vertiligo – but that just means the drugs are working.  I have a tumor on the side of my leg and I see the decrease on a regular basis.  I am hoping to start Nivo soon – one of my scans came back strange so I might have to wait.  Keep the faith and I am thinking about you!

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