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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:58pm | Replies (1044)

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@pego

2yrs ago I had lobectomy for a stage 1 tiny spot that was biopsied. Dr said I didnt need oncologist because they got the cancer out clean. 9 months ago I was being treated for sciatica. After 6 months of orthopedist an mri showed cancer on my glute muscles. Stage 4. Pet showed some tiny spots on my lung and one lymph node involved. Radiation took the pain and swelling away. Now getting keytruda. I’ve had 3 infusions. My rump hurts now and I want a scan to see what’s happening. Dr says not to worry, that sometimes during immunotherapy the cancer can grow. How soon after starting keytruda should I expect a scan?

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@pego, I don't blame you for being concerned with additional pain the area, but I do know that many have had success with immunotherapy and Keytruda specifically. I'm reading that it can be 2-4 months before seeing results, and that may vary based on stage and type of cancer. Did you have a high PD-L1? Have the doctors given you an idea of when to expect the therapy to have a positive effect? And when a scan may show if the therapy is working?