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Melanoma: What are your tips about immunotherapy (Keytruda)?
Melanoma & Skin Cancer | Last Active: Mar 15 11:39am | Replies (102)Comment receiving replies
@rfannin: it sounds like your mother is in very capable and competent hands. And of course it’s a tremendous help to have you assisting her through this process. I’m wondering if the procedure you’re referring to is possibly T-VEC, a type of immunotherapy that’s a direct injection?
I’m also wondering if any of the past medical professionals suspected something called Steven Johnson Syndrome, which is rare, severe skin rash usually accompanied by blisters. In any event, thankfully it was successfully treated and all remain on heightened alert for such potential this time.
Are you feeling more comfortable with her treatment course now?
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@grammato3 Yes, it was T-Vec and it is a direct injection. At one point they did look into the Steven Johnson Syndrome, but ruled it out. As far as comfort level, I think we are all still concerned about the rash. One of my questions will be if it is possible to reduce the amount of Keytruda for the first treatment, and/or extend the time between the first and second treatments. Maybe this could lessen the rash impact if it should occur.