Immunotherapy

[Crafty57]

Hi everyone. So today my oncologist phoned me. She was lovely and so positive. I am to have immunotherapy treatment. I will go next week and meet the nurse who will tell me all the information about it and make sure I understand. Then my treatment will start the following week.

I feel so much more positive now. Thank you everyone for being here.

[Kayben21]

Hello Crafty57,

My partner was recently diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer , adenocarcinoma with adrenal metastasis. Following two chest needle biopsies it was established he has a 70% PDL1 expression, and has been recommended for Immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab.

Like you, the oncologist was marvelous and we were fortunate to have the consultation in person which really helped us. Also like you, my partner is about to start treatment. He goes in Friday next week for what they call pre-admission, to go through everything. He then has his first cycle of treatment the following Tuesday.

Although we remain scared for the future, it is such a relief to get to this part of the journey. My partners cancer is not curable, but it is hoped he responds well to the Immunotherapy thus potentially extending his life expectancy. We continue to take it one day at a time and work on keeping positive, making the most of every day, and smiling and laughing.

Wishing you all the very best on your treatment, and hope to see you on here again soon.

Kind regards

Michelle

[Crafty57 in reply to Kayben21]

Hi Michelle, Thank you for your reply. I’m sorry your partner is going through this as well. I love the positivity You have.

I am grateful that there is treatment for me, like you just keep positive and take each day as it comes, although I do have hope for the future.

Kind regards

Paula

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello Crafty57,

It is good news that you are to start your treatment next week, I am sure that the nurse will give you all the information that you need, if you have any questions you can get in touch with us on by email at [e-mail] or call our freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

We have a factsheet on immunotherapy which you can view here roycastle.org/app/uploads/2... this will give you an explanation of what to expect during treatment

Kind regards

Roy Castle Helpline

[Crafty57 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thank you for your reply.

Paula