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Melanoma: What are your tips about immunotherapy (Keytruda)?

Melanoma & Skin Cancer | Last Active: Jun 22 7:43pm | Replies (47)
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Hello @ronsale. My oncologist mentioned using steroids (cortisone) to help control side effects of an immunotherapy and I wondered if that has been suggested to you? I was on a different PD-L1 inhibitor for 2 years but managed through without needing any treatment for side effects. A holiday from infusions was also discussed but I don't know how long a break would be needed to clear the rash. It sounds like your tumor is responding to this treatment plus palliative radiation and I hope that continues for a long time.

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ronsale | @ronsale | Apr 27 11:09am

I have used only topical steroids for the severe rash; I can not take steroids orally because of my severe osteoporosis. Currently I am on a break from infusions of Keytruda to see how much that helps with the skin rash. In the last few days I have also started to have edema of the ankles and feet which I am fairly certain is a result of the 13 month treatment of Keytruda. I have posted this information on patient portal to make oncologist and urologist aware of this problem. But at my age I want to stay with most conservative treatment possible.

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