Hi,
My partner is undergoing immunotherapy at the moment for secondary head and neck cancer in his bones. He's just had his 2nd dose which is being given on a 3 weekly basis. He's started feeling more fatigued and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same and if so, does it get better as treatment continues and or how do you manage it?
Many thanks.
Hi Ray,
Thank you for that...wasn't sure if anyone had had immunotherapy as hadn't had any response!
I have definitely seen posts on here about immunotherapy, I hope someone can give you some advice.
Ray.
Thank you for that...wasn't sure if anyone had had immunotherapy as hadn't had any response!
Hi. Here’s a list of the most recent threads. You could put a reply up in one and there is a link to one of our members who has done really well.
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/search?q=Immunotherapy#serpq=Immunotherapy&serp=1&serpgroup=100
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi lm on my 4th cycle of Immunotherapy I have stage 4 kidney Cancer, with secondary Liver and Lung mets, and yes does cause fatigue. also have it on a 3 weekly basis, also I get very short of breath, this seems to be a common side effect of the treatment, some days are better than others. I have learnt now to take things a bit slower.
hope this helps a little Maria
Hi Maria,
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my query. My partner like you has some days better than others. He's also noticed that his taste has changed which is a blow as he was just begining to enjoy food again and getting more taste back! His appetite has decreased again and losing weight again which is a concern. He does have protein shakes on prescription which he drinks if he's not had much to eat during the day. Sending you a virtual hug as you are dealing with alot too. Susan
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