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Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

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@richcolleen I am in same situation as you, just had my 3rd infusion of Keytruda added to my 10th Alimta (Chemo) treatment. Trying to keep cancer from growing, and it has slowed progression, and I should find out if it’s all stopping growth in a few days. I too am now out of commission 7 days out of each 21-day cycle. Have you discussed with your oncologist what the next step would be when current treatments stop working?

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They are starting my husband on keytruda immunotherapy this week but he had kidney and 2 lymph nodes removed pet scan was clear but they are asking him to do immunotherapy every 21 days for a year. Is that necessary even if there is no visible cancer cells?? I just think it’s excessive for not having any visible cancer . Thanks