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I have been taking Keytruda for 18 months since I opted out of surgery for my kidney cancer that was diagnosed in April 2023. I have had 16 infusions with two more scheduled. My last CT scan in July showed that the malignant lesion on the one kidney is no longer visible and there is no spread of cancer. Also, Natera blood test which detects lesion DNA circulating in plasma done last month was negative with no lesion DNA in blood detected . My next infusion is scheduled forend of this month. I take no other medication other than Keytruda. I have had severe skin rash and sores from the Keytruda and my energy level is low. I plan on stopping Keytruda after 18th infusion. I am an 83 year old male.

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@ronsale: Aside from the skin rashes and sores that sounded like they must have been very uncomfortable, your favorable response is encouraging! I've heard of the Natera lab testing but you're the first I've known of who has actually undergone it, very reassuring I'm sure.

You're certainly entitled to have some low energy but with end of infusions in sight, hopefully that will be improving shortly. Can you check back in by years end and let me know how you're doing?