@sc1218, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about Keytruda and colon cancer. I did this so you can meet @brenz whose husband is also receiving or considering Keytruda treatments for colorectal cancer. Brenz, did he start Keytruda?

SC1218, you may also be interested in this discussion on Connect:
– Immunotherapy and chemo; Keytruda side effects https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/immunotherapy-and-chemo/

Have you had any treatments prior to starting Keytruda? What type and stage is your cancer?

i was on the test drug Immunotherapy, not sure what name it was. I have stage 4 Colin, which went to liver, prior to any Colin surgery they wanted me on chemo prior to surgery based on amount of cancer in liver. I noticed big reduction in size of the tumors in the liver, uncertain if it did any reduction in Colin, but i ended up having 3 stents inserted prior to Colin surgery. There was over 50% in sizes of tumors in liver. Since i am back on chemo again, i would like to get back on Immunotherapy, but there saying they aren't taking any new patients in right now. Good luck with yours 👍

I am on keytruda and have had several side effects. My thyroid stopped working and my lungs keep getting inflammation in them. Stopped for 4 months but am starting back up this Friday. Hope it goes well as this is just about my only treatment as I have MSI High Colon Cance