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Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (508)
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@ritsie

i want to connect with anyone Stage 4 lung cancer on Keytruda/immunotherapy; how long have you been on and your symptoms. Thank you

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caringson | @caringson | Aug 6, 2022

I was searching for something related to lung Ca and landed here on this page.
Though no idea about Keytruda, my mother (70 yrs old) was last month diagnosed with stage IV Non Small Cell lung Ca (adenocarcinoma). Thankfully her EGFR test result was positive and while checking other parameters doctor advised Osimertinib (Tragrisso by AstraZeneca) as first choice and Erlotinib as second choice for oral medication (immunotherapy).
Then discussing about the affordability, availability, side effects etc, he advised to go for Erlotinib 150 mg (one tablet per day) which she started since Monday, 1st Aug. No major side effects felt so far and she is doing well.

Thought of responding though the medicine you mentioned is different.
P.S: We are not based in US.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 6, 2022

@ritsie Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I suggest you go to the lung cancer group and ask your question, or take a look at the various topics there to help you find the information you are seeking.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-cancer/

@caringson Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
Ginger

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