Keytruda side effect: How you are handling lichen planus?

Posted by ritsie @ritsie, Mar 23, 2023

I was being treated with Keytruda for lung cancer and it has activated lichen planus all over lower part legs and feet; anyone have any success in dealing; we're trying predizone but not touching; tried skin creams with steroids in; thoughts

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Hi @ritsie, I added your question about lichen planus and Keytruda to the Lung Cancer support group as well. Have your symptoms improved? Have you since stopped Keytruda?

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symptoms are about the same; I stopped keytruda last September but with keytruda you can continue having side affects.

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Hi, I wanted to chime in. I have lichen planus on my lips. My last Keytruda infustion was March 3rd. Lost almost all taste from Keytruda the six months before that.

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Isn't that for cancer? A very serious drug!

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@tuckahoecrabs

Hi, I wanted to chime in. I have lichen planus on my lips. My last Keytruda infustion was March 3rd. Lost almost all taste from Keytruda the six months before that.

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the lichen planus can be a bear as there is no cure; worse when you get it in your mouth....

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thanks for replying...it's really bad. I have had to wear covid mask so I don't freak anyone out....

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@tuckahoecrabs

thanks for replying...it's really bad. I have had to wear covid mask so I don't freak anyone out....

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i recently had another cancer patient recommend this for mouth sores, get it from Amazon, i'm trying and seems to help, Stellalife Vegal oral Rinse. it's a little pricey but if it works;

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