Atezolizumab Immunotherapy

Mrslv

I am sorry that you have not yet had a reply to your question but sometimes it can just take a little longer for someone to see it and respond. By me responding it will bump your post and hopefully someone who has had the same treatment will be able to offer some support. 

In the meantime perhaps give the Support Line a call and talk to one of the nurses about the immunotherapy and how it may affect existing skin conditions such as yours. 

I wish you well for your treatment and hope that the psoriasis is not affected too much.

Jane

Hi well I officially start the Atezolizumab immunotherapy tomorrow along with my last chemo if anyone has had this just wondered how you found it. Getting a little anxious now after being on just chemo and know what I’m dealing with on that but scared about switching to immunotherapy even though I’ve pushed for them to allow me to have it. 

Hi Mrslv,I have just finished my Chemotherapy three weeks ago and wasn’t sure what happens next.After my review with my consultant she explained what the next treatment plan could be for myself.I was offered Immunotherapy & after a lengthy explanation of the procedure & side effect’s ect,was bit anxious walking into the unknown.Well I can happily say I consented to having a small injection into my thigh just under my skin.You have nothing to worry about honestly.the staff will explain to you as they’re doing procedure.I was in &out of treatment room 25mins,brilliant.Hope your 1st session goes well.Sorry forgot to mention I have severe eczema also all over my body.

Thank you for responding it looks like we’ll both be experiencing it together then. I hope you will keep me up to date with how you find it moving forward and I’ll happily do the same. 
And here’s hoping neither of us suffer too much with our skin conditions potentially flaring up!!!

Mrslv I was on the same for 8 months. It didn’t affect my skin at all. I had one side effect - colitis so do watch out for that. It didn’t work for me but if it does for you, it’s a good way forward.

Hi thank you for replying. Yes heard that’s one of the more common side effects (joy!). Think you did well 8 months is better than none. Can I ask what did you do next as it didn’t work?? And how are you getting on?

 Thanks again

I had another four cycles of chemo as my cancer had spread to my liver. That was successful to a degree. Then the last three months no treatment. Waiting for next week’s scan and appointment with oncology two weeks later . I’m currently on steroids (2nd course) for the colitis and have been referred to gastroenterology.

Bless you it’s all the waiting that so difficult and suffering with other medical issues trying to solve the bigger one!!

 Try to stay strong I know it’s hard at times but a positive attitude and good support is so important in this fight. Xx

Hi Mrslv, I have been on three-weekly doses of atezolizumab for about ten months now. Initially, it played havoc with my digestive system, causing diarrhea and stomach pain and I was given steroids (prednisone) as well as buscopan and imodium. It has largely settled down now though I always have imodium handy. I also developed a slight skin rash while on holiday last month and steroid cream sorted that out. Most people I have talked to experience no side effects whatsoever or at the most skin rash so you should be fine. Good luck!