Atezolizumab for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer User Reviews
Brand names: Tecentriq
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 31, 2023
"I've been using this drug along with other chemo drugs (carboplatin & etoposide) since June 2023 for atypical carcinoid lung cancer that has spread via my lymph nodes to my liver, pancreas, and now my hip bone (Stage 3 IIIA). This was my second time using chemotherapy. The lesion on my pancreas gave me adult diabetes, which is exacerbated by the chemo drugs. Mixed with the other chemotherapy drugs, the side effects were pretty bad. They have just started using atezolizumab as an immunotherapy drug by itself for monthly treatments. Upon reading the side effects, the chemo drugs and atezolizumab inhibit the absorption of insulin in the pancreas. This is very noticeable after a transfusion as my blood sugar becomes almost unmanageable. Though as weeks pass, it settles down in time for another transfusion. You basically have to overdose yourself with insulin to get it to control the blood sugar. Otherwise, no other effects."
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"I've been on atezolizumab now for approximately 1 year and a half. 28 treatments (every 3 weeks). It has worked extremely well for me. The tumor on my right-side collarbone pretty much dissolved, according to the last scan! Although the fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, loss of muscle tone, and worst of all--major weight gain--25 lbs.! It is worth it, as I'm facing a great prognosis with Stage IV lung cancer. The weight gain is the worst! I exercise DAILY at my gym, 40 minutes. Cardio & light weights. I wish, though, there was a way to get this weight off! I went from 120 lbs., lean & fit to 150 lbs. right now! My doctor wants to continue treatments because I am doing well, but I am afraid to gain even more weight. Any suggestions?"