After Keytruda, what's next?
@merpreb ...Hi, my name is Elizabeth. 31 yrs old.I was diagnosed with stage IV nsclc in April. I saw your story on here and it has given me hope. I'm currently on keytruda. Unfortunately my oncologist at this time says there is no cure and that keytruda can only be administered for 2 years. That she is only helping me live longer at this point because there is no cure. I did have taxol and carboplatin (4 rounds). My tumors have shrunk. But when I ask the dr "what next after 2 years of keytruda she says we'll wait and see. It's sort frustrating. I have to ask. What was your treatment?? Because the 5 year mark almost sounds impossible from what my dr states. Or if anyone else here knows of any new treatments.
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@colleenyoung- Has there been any other word about Nancy?
I just saw this, glad Nancy is getting the care she deserves. Please share with her family what her sharing meant to me and the group. Never met personally, but appreciate the joy of life and courage to share Nancy has demonstrated. Wish for a safe, gentle passage....
How thoughtful to let us know how Nancy is doing. She shared so much of her life and I am glad that Hospice will help her over the last wave.
Thank you for sharing that sweet note, @colleenyoung. I've been thinking about her a lot lately and I hope she has pain relief and a gentle homegoing. She is a dear, dear person and I'm grateful to Connect for the opportunity to meet her.
Hi everyone,
I would like to share a message that I received from a family member of @shortshot80 (Nancy).
"She recently stopped radiation treatments. The five hour round trip is just too much for her to get to and from radiation. She is in hospice. This group has been so good for her and she appreciates so much all the support. Could you please let everyone know in her group what she has decided? Thank you!!" D.
I'm thinking of you too Nancy. I hope that you are resting peacefully and pain-free.
@shortshot80 Hello Nancy,
I hope you have been able to get some pain relief from Hospice by now. Praying for you!
Thank you for sharing so much of your being and life. I to Invision you on your dory and hope a gentle, pain free trip to your next adventure, hugs!
Dear Nancy @shortshot80
We will miss your lovely posts! I will pray that this journey you are taking will be comfortable and that you will be surrounded by your family and good friends. Please know that those of us on Connect have loved and appreciated your courage and statements of faith and hope! Thank you for being part of our circle of friends. Your cyber friend, Teresa
Dear Nancy @shortshot80, thank you for finding the energy to write to your virtual friends at Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm also tagging Teresa @hopeful33250 so she sees your message.
I love @merpreb's image of you gently swaying on the waves in your Dory. I hope that you can capture that image and be comforted by it. May you be pain free and at peace my friend. Sending you a gentle embrace. Your cyber friend, Colleen