Nivo - change in infusions

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My oncologist has decided to change my infusion from every 2 weeks to once per month which means double the dose

just wondering what to expect regarding side effects are they more severe, more of them?

 has anyone else experienced this ?

  • Hi  

    I don't have the experience you're looking for but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.

    I hope your side effects don't get any worse

    ((hugs))

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  • I was on it once a month, never noticed any side effects but in the end it didn't work for me.

  • Hi Allyona

    I have been on 480mg of Nivolumab every 28 days since February following 2 cycles of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab end of last year (after which I had colitis and therefore a break until symptoms treated).

    I don't have any dramatic side effects and they seem to be holding pretty steady. 

    A fair few of the people I meet when having my infusions are on the same dose. 

    Hopefully you will be able to tolerate the revised treatment. 

    I can't believe that the treatment has resolved the 4 aggressive brain mets I had in 2023. 

    Wishing you all the best.

    C

  • I too went that way..every 4 weeks and no further side effects other than tiredness. Been 16 months now and all good.