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Jan 17, 2014 - 9:32 am
I got my scans yesterday at Cleveland Clinic . All clear ! Nivolumab continues to kick cancers butt . I also got my 36th infusion . After more than two years on this treatment the very few mild side effects which I might once have experienced have faded away completely . The only side effects I ever had were a little tiredness and dry , flakey skin . I was always bothered with dry skin during the winter months and after I started Nivolumab it got worse but this winter , for the first time in at least forty years I've had no dry skin at all. Any tiredness also seems to be a thing of the past . I have to believe that Nivolumab is the most gentle cancer treatment that could possibly be imagined . Also extremely effective at doing it's job . The thought that my own immune system is killing cancer is a great feeling too . It gives me a sense of personal involvment I guess . I feel like Nivolumab took the handcuffs off my immune system allowing me to personally pound cancer into submission . I like to imagine one cancer cel telling another cancer cel , " Don't mess with this dude , he'll kick your arse ! " I don't know if it helps to think this way but I 'm pretty sure it can't hurt . It beats heck out of feeling like a helpless victom. |
Joined: Oct 2011
Happy Feeling
What a happy feeling! The nivolumab was nearly side effect free for me too. A little fatigue or maybe I just got lazy. Enjoy your health.
Joined: Jun 2013
Yay!!
That's wonderful news, Frank! So happy for you. I'm sure you're reeling with excitement.
Cheers to a healthy 2014!!
Joined: Feb 2013
Thanks a bunch guys .
I prey that all the members of this group have a great year .
Joined: Oct 2013
Hi Frank, So happy to hear
Hi Frank,
So happy to hear the super news! This year has been pretty amazing for so mamy people on this forum.
Enjoy and celebrate!
Hugs,
Jojo
Joined: Jul 2013
That is great news, Frank!
That is great news, Frank!
Joined: Oct 2013
WOW Frank Celebrate your
WOW Frank Celebrate your victory over this nasty cancer !!
I love your analogy and attitude=winning!!!
Continue good health! Glad to know you have had little to no side effects..good for those newcomers who would have no idea.
Warmly, Jan
Joined: Jun 2013
Almost 2 years!!!!
Keep Rolling, that is great. at two years out, how often are your scans?
Joined: Jan 2010
Terrific story
Frank,
I hope your story continues with a nedsence plot throughout.
Icemantoo
Joined: Feb 2013
Thanks again everyone .
Your words of encouragement are much appreciated .
Darron I now get scans every twelve weeks .
Joined: Sep 2013
Yay!
So glad to share in your good news...celebrate and enjoy! Happy new year!
Joined: Feb 2013
You guys are the best !
What a great team of cheerleaders !