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Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (74)

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@gregc1

I’m new here so I would like to provide a brief history of my situation. I was diagnosed w/stage IV lung cancer w/mets to the brain, adrenal glands and right ingunal lymph node. I have had successful brain surgery along with cyber knife radiation plus multiple radiation treatments to aforementioned areas. I have also undergone 55 keytruda infusion treatments and have recently been told I can no longer have further treatments. The reason for stopping keytruda was decided because of a pretty severe case of colitis as a side effect.
So, after 3 + years of treatments I’m being told my only option is chemotherapy but my doctor wants delay that decision for a period of time to monitor any new activity occurring with the effected areas.
My question would be has anyone experienced my situation and if so what was prescribed as a solution?
Thanks

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Hi @gregc1, Welcome to Mayo Connect. It sounds like you had a good run on Keytruda, sadly the side effects of the TKIs can take their toll on the body. I haven't been met with your situation yet, I take a different TKI. How do you feel about taking a break from treatment? What scan schedule has your doc recommended to monitor any new growth?