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PADCEV AND KEYTRUDA TREATMENT results and side effects
My wife was diagnosed with bladder cancer January 2025. Due to age and physical condition she could not undergo bladder removal so underwent BCG and radiation/chemo treatments. Her bladder cancer was in remission but the cancer had metastasized stage 4 to her lungs. In January 26 she PADCEV AND KEYTRUDA TREATMENT with a repeating schedule of treatments for two weeks on and one week off. She has completed two series and been hospitalized following both. The first with a rash, sepsis any Ecoli and the second with dehydration, diarrhea and vomiting whenever she tries to eat or even smells food. Has anyone else had similar reactions to this treatment and, if so, did it improve or worsen?
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@scbil I don't have experience with either treatment. but I just wanted to comment that it sounds incredibly difficult for you and your wife. if it was me, I would have a frank conversation with her oncologist about pros/cons of this treatment, and ask what else can be done to help support your wife. I would also ask to speak with the palliative care team, they can help with improving quality of life.
Thank you for these suggestions. We are meeting next Monday.
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