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January 2016
Hi Rita. Sorry i havent got back to you earlier, but ive had a long stay in hospital with viral pneumonia.Getting better now.I had 4 cycles of Opdivo.but had allergic reactions to it.The oncologists tricked the body into accepting it by larger doses of dexamethazone {steroids} antihystamine and delayed{slow} drip rate.The side effects i got was loss of taste sensation,neausea,Chemo taste{mettallic}shortness of breathe and mouth ulcers.Unfortunately for me it didnt work BUT i have a close friend that has been on it for 6 months with not only a reduction in tumor size but also little or no side effects.it seems to depend on the individual as to how well it works.hope this helps
greg
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January 2016
Go for it George...I love your attitude and know you have a great outlook.
Greg
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January 2016
Hi all.I have NSC Lung Cancer (stage 4) and have been fighting this for just under two years. In that time I have suffered 4 attacks of viruses pertaining to the lungs.These included Pneumonia,Viral Pneumonia etc, and only two have been the result of low immune system.(neautropenia), I have just spent 8 days in hospital(bloods all OK) with a pneumonia type virus that has taken 3 different types of antibiotics to try to kill.The only alert I received this time that I had a virus was a spike in temperature from 36.5 to 38.4 in 1 1/2 Hours.I felt ill but not Majorly.Without being paranoid,I am now even more vigilant on checking Temp, oxygen and blood pressure levels at regular times, or whenever I feel unwell.I am sure my early trip to hospital this time helped my recovery.
Greg
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January 2016
Gday George. And I sincerely wish you the best possible outcome for your journey ahead. I know it will be a successful one, as you show the determination and stamina to beat it.Keep us all informed.
Greg
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December 2015
I truely wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.I hope everyone can have some "stress free" time over the festive period, and pray that we continue , and beat, this horrid disease in the coming year.
Greg
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December 2015
Well done Zol...very good and imformative posts..I`m sure this will help a lot of people. I wish you continued success against this horrible disease and hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
Greg
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December 2015
Gday Deputy...Hang in there mate..it may not be an easy road, but slowly you can work your way through some of the side effects and ease them.Ive been on a few different Chemo`s now, and they all have their own unique side effects,and there are things to help the physical/and emotional sides of things. Dont forget to hound your Oncologist/Nurse/Health care worker...or even talk to the nurses at Cancer Council.I have found some remidies can be eased with Drugs, and some with everyday ingredients (such as gargling with warm water and salt/or BiCarb ..the one without aliminium) to relieve mouth ulcers etc..and dont forget to post here if you need a shoulder to lean on.....
Greg
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December 2015
Hi Free..I have found this site useful for connecting with others, and being able to share emotional and physical problems with what sufferers may be going through, sometimes on the open forum, others prefer emails to discuss their situation. Another very good idea is to contact The Cancer Council direct, and have a chat. They are very good and can supply helpful information.
Greg & De
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December 2015
Still great to hear from you lawman....multiple times is all the better !!!!
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December 2015
Hi Win...sorry this post is so long after your original post, but I have just (2 weeks)been put on Docetaxel after failures on a few other Chemo`s and Immunatherapies (including Alimta),I have had quite a few reactions that differ, magnify some of the other side effects I have experienced.The main ones are spots on the skin (can also be LOW platelets) aches and pains, mouth ulcers. vision blurry,and now hair loss. (Let me know if you get this post. I have had recent trouble getting posts put on the boards)
Greg
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