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1st IPI Infusion

Got my first Ipilimumab (Yervoy) infusion yesterday. My docs said not to expect much (in terms of effects or side effects) at the time of infusion. And I haven't noticed much so far except my skin rashes flared up on my legs last night -- but they were starting to flare up anyway back to normal (post-IL2) levels now that I'm off the last of the steroids post-neurosurgery and post-gamma knife.

The main time to be monitoring is from now forward, with the most risk in the periods following the 2nd and 3rd infusions. The main areas of concern are:
  • hormone/endocrine issues
  • liver
  • skin rashes
  • nueropathy
  • GI issues (colitis/diarrhea)
GI issues are the most important one by far to stay on top of, in the ipilimumab universe. My docs will be monitoring that very, very closely.

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