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Re: Sutent treatment for Kidney Cancer

by in Diagnosis and treatment
November 2017
November 2017
Hi Lyndel,   I'm very sorry to hear things aren't going well with Noel.   I have just started on Opdivo as well.  I had my first treatment with it on the 17th Nov.  So far, so good as I haven't had any side effects - yet. My oncologist has said that because the Opdivo seems to work so well, it will probably become the new first line treatment instead of Sutent.  Having said that, I know that it doesn't work for everyone. I had a port put into my chest on Tuesday so I can have all the treatments done through that instead of poking my veins every two weeks.   I hope Noel gets some progress with it so that his life quality improves. Take care Sonia  ... View more

Opdivo for Kidney and Lung Cancer

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November 2017
November 2017
Hi  Has anyone been on Opdivo (Nivolumabl) for Kidney or Lung cancer?  My husband is starting it this week after previously trying another drug which stopped working. thanks Bribane Lass ... View more
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