immunotherapy for OVCA

[Leniko]

just wanted to provide an update on using immunotherapy, in my case Opdivo and Yervoy.

Some background: 6 years after my initial diagnosis of OVCA, it was discovered via a raised CA125 and subsequent CT Scan, that I had developed 3 tumors on my Psoas muscle of my back. These were classified as ovarian cancer that had migrated. I had various chemo’s , radiation, and Avastin as treatment. Note: Avastin helped me stay on maintenance for a long time.

Recently, my one tumor had grown, while the others stayed the same size. I just had a follow up CT scan to see how the immunotherapy was working. I was overjoyed to hear that my tumor has reduced in size ! Just wanted to provide this update. It may be something you want to discuss with your own oncologist as a treatment option. Wishing us all good luck on this “journey.”

[Pixiepurple]

Hi Leniko,

That is fantastic news. I so love these stories. Thank you for sharing. Taking note of the drugs you mentioned x

[Emcee71]

Wonderful news Leniko I'm so pleased for you. Thank you for sharing this info too x

[wendydee]

That’s great news. Long may it continue xx

[Laz66]

Thats very good to hear xx

[delia2]

Hi Leniko. How are the side effects? Did you have any special mutations that enabled you to get immunotherapy? I hope it gets rid of everything!

[Leniko in reply to delia2]

Thank you Delia . I think one reason I was put on the immunotherapy is I couldn’t tolerate anymore Carbo, and Gemzar wasn’t working. I had been on Avastin for years for maintenance. But after awhile, it wasn’t doing the job anymore. Re side effects from Immuno: I know that these drugs list all kinds of potential side effects, but fortunately I didn’t have many. Mine were limited to itching, Skin rash, and fatigue. I hope this helps.

[delia2 in reply to Leniko]

Thanks for answering!

[Swimbuddy]

That is wonderful news. I love hearing about successes otherwise it all seems so depressing. Thank you so much for sharing and all the best for the future xx