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Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
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.
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@birdsforever, welcome to Connect. As @seaspray mentions Keytruda and CBD/THC is not a good mixture. CBD oil interferes with immunotherapy. You can find members talking about it here:
- Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), Cannabis and Cannabinoids https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nivolumabkeytruda-cannabis-and-cannabinoids/
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birdsforever -go on inspire.com the the lung cancer group. You will find articles regarding the use of THC/CBD oils. As wonderful as they can be for cancer patients, not so with patients on immunotherapy. You will also find many patients who had their thyroid wiped out.