Just asking if anyone has had Dostarlimab? I started it in January, and due cycle 4 today, and all the info states that first 4 cycles are 3 weekly, then it goes 6 weekly.
Yesterday I had my pre cycle 4 telephone review, and the Consultant said she is giving me a cycle 5 in 3 weeks?? I did challenge her and say I was told I was now expecting it to go 6 weekly. She said who told you that?! Well the patient info leaflet did! She said it was her decision.
Having read every patient info leaflet on line; the Dostarlimab protocol via the company who makes it, and of course NICE guidance, every one says 4 cycles are 3 weekly then 6 weekly.
So cycle 5 is now in April 23rd, My cycle 6 is now planned for June 4th, my 30th wedding anniversary is that day and we will be in Yorkshire having planned it on my 6 week break!
I did ring CNS yesterday but of course it was a bank holiday.
Has anyone had this extra cycle out of protocol? I am tolerating it really well, but we'll stressed now!
Thank you. And yes we will. And all my paperwork will travel with me, and contact details for nearest hospital. Its our life now, but grateful to be so well looked after.
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