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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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    Hi I am  a 79 year old male on immunotherapy for advanced melanoma in the brain. Side effects for this are numerous - usually tiredness coming on suddenly, emotional stuff comes up from nowhere especially when I hear mood music.  Mentally I get great clarity sometimes and start laughing. On the whole it’s early days ( 4 months so far) and feel fairly comfortable in myself. But really have to stay positive and see the bright side of life. Day times are better for me I usually get cheerful but not so much during the night. 
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    Hi I am  a 79 year old male on immunotherapy for advanced melanoma in the brain. Side effects for this are numerous - usually tiredness coming on suddenly, emotional stuff comes up from nowhere especially when I hear mood music.  Mentally I get great clarity sometimes and start laughing. On the whole it’s early days ( 4 months so far) and feel fairly comfortable in myself. But really have to stay positive and see the bright side of life. Day times are better for me I usually get cheerful but not so much during the night. 
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