There are stories of patients on Opdivo who suffered from intolerable gastrointestinal problems. Severe diarrhea and vomiting were so frequent that they became dehydrated and malnourished, which is a very scary situation for the patient and their families.
Yes. A patient might have a horror story where they developed life - threatening skin rashes as a side effect of Opdivo. These rashes were not just itchy but also painful and widespread, causing a great deal of distress.
In some cases, patients had psychological impacts due to their experiences with Opdivo. For instance, the fear of the unknown side effects made them constantly anxious. And when they actually faced severe side effects, it led to depression. They felt trapped between the hope of the treatment working and the reality of the awful side effects.
Sure. There's a patient who had very little hope after being diagnosed with lung cancer. But with Opdivo, he started feeling better within weeks. His energy levels increased, and his cancer markers in blood tests started to decline.
Sure. There was this patient who thought she was being haunted by ghosts. She would see 'ghosts' everywhere and would often attack people she thought were possessed. It was really scary for the other patients and the staff.
Sure. A patient was misdiagnosed with a common cold when in fact they had pneumonia. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, the patient's condition had deteriorated significantly. They had to be hospitalized for a much longer time than if they had been correctly diagnosed from the start.
Sure. There was a patient who had an implant done by Dr EList. After the implant, the patient noticed that the area around it became extremely itchy. It turned out that the implant was made of a material that the patient was allergic to. Despite multiple attempts to treat the allergy, the problem persisted until the implant was finally removed.
Sure. There are cases where patients were left alone during a difficult delivery. The medical staff just disappeared for a while, leaving the mother in distress. It's a total lack of care.
Sharing stories related to a patient's sex is unethical and violates patient privacy, so I cannot provide such stories.
Yes. There are stories of patients not getting the necessary referrals in a timely manner. Without proper referrals, they can't access the right level of care. This can make their health problems worse.
I know a patient who had Ultherapy on her face. She was worried about the recovery time, but it was minimal. Just a bit of redness for a short while. And the results were amazing. Her cheeks became more lifted and she had a more youthful glow.
Sure. There are cases where patients with advanced melanoma have shown remarkable improvement. For example, some patients had tumors that were shrinking significantly after treatment with Yervoy and Opdivo. Their overall quality of life also improved as symptoms related to the cancer, like pain and fatigue, lessened.
Sure. A patient portal success story related to patient empowerment is when patients can access educational resources. For instance, a patient was able to learn about different treatment options for his condition through the portal. This knowledge empowered him to have more in - depth discussions with his doctor and make more informed decisions about his care.