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@ladylennie

I haven't posted anything for a while. I started Keytruda late July, 400mg every 6 weeks. . My only initial side effects were fatigue and an episode of atrial fibrillation a couple of weeks after each infusion. In January I developed colitis, probably grade 2. The January infusion (my 5th) was cancelled and I had a course of prednisone. A colonoscopy showed all clear, so my next infusion was 2/18. I also have several very minor side effects, which I ignore.

My scans have been confusing. The October scan said the right lung nodule was resolving. But the January one said it was 1.3 cm, which was the original size. So I guess it's stable rather than resolving. I assume the next scan will be in late April or May. My next infusion is 4/1.

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@ladylennie , I'm sure you'll keep an eye out for any issues after your 4/1 infusion, please listen to your body. These treatments can be life savers, but they are hard on us too.
Has your doctor given you any suggestions on what to do differently prior to or after the next infusion? Are there any proactive steps that can be taken now that they know you are susceptible to the colitis side-effect?