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

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I gather yu declined the immunotherapy after the first cancer, right? That is my situation right now. First melanoma has been surgically removed but was stage III and doctor recommends Keytruda. I am afraid of the side effects b/c of many other medical conditions and am looking for others who have made a choice either way.

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jaxthecat | @jaxthecat | Feb 20 9:44am

@marty8
I have stage 3 melonoma, and had surgery to have it and 2 lymph nodes removed. 1 lymph node showed microscopic cancer cells and we agreed to start Keytruda as this is a fast moving cancer. I have had 6 months of Keytruda and feel fortunate the only side effect has been stiffness in my legs/knees.
In my opinion, the side effects far out weigh the cancer spreading.

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