I'm anxious and frightened - starting immunotherapy next week

Hi. I'm due to start immunotherapy next week ,the thought of having  medication going in me is so absolutely frightening, I get so anxious having any sort of injection,I'm having Ipilimumab and Nivolumba  ,I'm reading nivolumab  may need 1 going through a tube in my chest is this correct? I don't know what to do I can't bare the thought of it all.. I suffer mental health anxiety/ depression, please help

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  • Hi Sweetichops

    • Most people tolerate immunotherapy fairly well. With only a few side effects which will be closely monitored. The health team will put you at ease and explain everything before you start. Take someone close with you for support. You will have a blood sample taken a few days before. The nivolumab is usually given as an injection under the skin in your tummy it does not hurt. The ipilimumab can go through a line in your chest or canula in the back of your hand. Ive had 10 cycles now and what was scary first time round now seems normal. You will be well looked after by the nurses at the clinic. All the best for your treatment and hopefully it will give you a better quality of life.
    • Ed
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