Anal Cancer & Prembrolizumab Corinth Trial

Hi -

I was diagnosed on the 14/9 and was due to start chemo & radiotherapy on 18/11 but haven’t yet had my radiotherapy prep yet because instead of having that on Tuesday 29/10 they now want to talk to me about going on this trial. 
I saw a post from someone on here with anal cancer who had this drug about 3 years ago and she posted that it has caused life changing side effects. 
Is anyone on this drug now? - for anal or other types of cancer that wouldn’t mind telling me how it is going. 
I’m worried also that if I agreed to go through the process of getting on this 6 month trial that it would significantly delay the start of my treatment which is supposed to be 28 rounds of radiotherapy over 5.5 weeks and Mitomycin & Capecitabine chemo. I’m stage T2 N2 and don’t want to delay any longer starting my treatment.  Thank you 

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  • Hi Calia,

    I can understand this is a difficult decision - hopefully you'll get some more replies to your post here soon, particularly if anyone with similar experience sees it.

    Do of course discuss any questions or concerns you have with your doctor about what to potentially expect.

    Our nurses are also available if you'd like to talk things through. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Calia,

    I can understand this is a difficult decision - hopefully you'll get some more replies to your post here soon, particularly if anyone with similar experience sees it.

    Do of course discuss any questions or concerns you have with your doctor about what to potentially expect.

    Our nurses are also available if you'd like to talk things through. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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