Had a phone call with my partners oncologist this morning .
He was haveing chemo only on cycle 5 along with immunotherapy .
The immunotherapy treatment made his liver poorly along with other side effects .
He is currently on a break from chemo he is going to have around 20sessions of radiotherapy once he gets a little stronger .
The initial cancer had shrunk by 30% which was amazing his oncologist has told us that he may have to withdraw the immunotherapy drug …
unsure has to if this is a good or bad idea .
Has anybody else experienced this .
Hi Mamma I am sorry to hear that your partner is having a break from treatment. Hopefully a break will do him good, and his liver can recover, and he can continue with the immunotherapy.
Great to hear the cancer has shrunk by 30%. There are a few people who have had to stop chemo due to either liver or kidney problems, so hopefully someone will be along soon to share their experience with you x
He just said to go forward with the sessions of radiotherapy , then he will discuss if he can have Maintance chemo after radiotherapy ..
Mamma
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