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Immunotherapy side effects - what have your experiences been like?

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I recently had a tumour successfully removed from my left kidney. It was diagnosed as stage 2 renal cancer which meant I qualified for immunotherapy. I have an appointment with oncology in May to discuss this treatment for a year, every 6 weeks.

I've read a lot of negatively about possible side effects and illness caused by this.

Wondered if anyone had something similar and what their experience of immunotherapy was

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  • There are several immunotherapy treatments for kidney cancer but Pembrolizumab seems to be one discussed a lot here. If you search the forum you will find lots of posts.

    Some people tolerate it well and others don't.

    There is nothing to be lost in starting the treatment and benefiting from it, if you do not tolerate it well you can discontinue it. Give it a go.

    Ed

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  • There are several immunotherapy treatments for kidney cancer but Pembrolizumab seems to be one discussed a lot here. If you search the forum you will find lots of posts.

    Some people tolerate it well and others don't.

    There is nothing to be lost in starting the treatment and benefiting from it, if you do not tolerate it well you can discontinue it. Give it a go.

    Ed

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