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Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (74)

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Hi, @ina3 - I've merged your post asking about a connection between hyperthyroidism and chemotherapy or immunotherapy - pembrolizumab (Keytruda) specifically - with this discussion in which you've participated previously, so you can follow up with them on these developments with your dad and get their input, including how treatment for hyperthyroidism would play into the chemo/immuno regimen.

I'd invite @llwortman to return to offer her insights, and I'd also like to invite @merpreb @lady1lake @pc2018 to participate in this conversation.

What has your oncologist advised related to treatment for hyperthyroidism and how that would interact with chemo/immunotherapy?

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Hello. I am new here. Diagnosed with Nodular Melanoma in Mar of 2017. Metastasized in Dec of 2018. Started Keytruda Jan of 2019. Have had 5 treatments 3 weeks apart. This last blood test showed my thyroid has gone wacky. I am pretty tired but plan to keep going. 4 lesions in the lung, largest at 13mm, and 1 in the bowel. If all goes well in will be on this for 2yrs. First scan to see if it is working will be Apr 17 2019. Very interested in THC/CBD oils. Mixed reviews online. Any input would be great. Sending positive thoughts to everyone.