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Nivolumab for Head and Neck Cancer User Reviews

Brand names: Opdivo

Nivolumab has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Nivolumab rating summary

5.2/10 average rating

5 ratings from 6 user reviews.

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  • Ltano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 8, 2018

Opdivo (nivolumab) "My Father was on Opdivo for 77 days. He became sick with all of the side effects (pneumonia, inflammation of the brain) as well as ultimately losing the use of both of his legs. In my opinion, the drug only increased his life by 77 painful days and it did nothing effective at all. I do not recommend using this drug at all."

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  • Paddl...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 26, 2019

"Nivolumab has provided hope. With no more surgeries or radiation this drug has stabilized my reoccurred tumor in neck. Aside from some itchiness , fatigue, achy muscles and joints, I tolerate the regime. 18 months later after being told not much can be done. I'm fortunate to respond. Grateful !"

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  • Jenkins
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 11, 2018

Opdivo (nivolumab) "Just started opdivo last week. Will have it every two weeks. Had to have a full laryngectomy seven months ago because of a tumor in back of throat. Was hoping to get a voice prothesis to talk again but , they discovered two small cancerous tumors on my tongue. Surgery, of course is not an option . Hoping opdivo will shrink these tumors at the very least if not destroy them altogether."

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  • CJL
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 22, 2021

Opdivo (nivolumab) "When I was about to start Opdivo, I was told it was not a cure but a life extender. I prepared myself by taking natural immune boosters one month before start of Opdivo and during treatment. The tumor in my mouth started shrinking after 10 days from start of treatment. After 25 doses (4wk schedule) and two years, I stopped my treatment. The tumor was gone by the first year. Hospice was my option before Opdivo saved me. Side effects where rash on face for a week every three weeks out from my dose. Natural immune boosters, Chaga tea, Astragalus, and Boswellia serrata."

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  • Bucks...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 24, 2023

Opdivo (nivolumab) "Well, it seems to work. I had squamous cell cancer in my left sinus, and after three treatments, the cancer is resolved, apparently. The side effects are brutal, though - diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, skin issues, sleep issues, and fatigue. Don't know how long they're going to go on."

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  • JJano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 13, 2021

Opdivo (nivolumab) "These drugs poisoned my best friend. He had been doing well and after 2 treatments with these drugs he is a dying vegetable"

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