How soon after immunotherapy treatment do side effects start?
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9 days agoI just had my first treatment yesterday of Opdivi/Yervoy/Alimta/Carbo. Took about 4 1/2 hours when I left infusion center I slept most of the afternoon but no side effects 1 day 2nd day dry mouth They gave me compazine for nausea I didn’t know that it would completely knock me out for hours. But so far only had slight diarrhea. And I feel tired today
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9 days agoSide effects from immunotherapy can vary significantly from person to person and may appear anywhere from within hours to several weeks after treatment begins. It sounds like you're being mindful about tracking how you're feeling, which is really helpful for your care team to know about. Many community members find it useful to keep notes about their experiences to share with their medical team, especially as you continue with future treatments.
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