Can Optivo cause heart attacks and what are my options?
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9 days agoI was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma last Oct. Started Optivo infusions but had a heart attack in June and all the Doctors think the Optivo was the cause. I’ve been off the drug since then but am so worried, since I’ve been told that I needed to be on immunotherapy for a year, at least. Having a PET scan this week.
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8 days agoThis situation sounds incredibly challenging, and it's understandable to feel worried about treatment options after experiencing such a serious side effect. While immunotherapy can sometimes cause cardiac complications, there are often alternative treatment approaches that oncologists can consider for melanoma patients who cannot continue their original immunotherapy regimen. The upcoming PET scan results will likely provide valuable information to help the medical team determine the best path forward, and many patients have successfully managed melanoma with modified treatment plans when the initial approach needed to be adjusted.
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