Stopping Keytruda due to adverse effects

Posted by abob @abob, Oct 26 1:40pm

After 24 Keytruda infusions thru 1.5yrs, my husband has developed adverse symptoms — Afibs, hyperthyroidism, skin rash, gi issues, lack of appetite, fatigue, etc. Oncologist wanted 2 years, but thinks next infusion will be his last.

I hope my husband recovers from Keytruda side effects & lives cancer free for many years.

Has this been anyone else’s experience? Thx

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cglover47 | @cglover47 | 3 days ago

In reply to @dougmck "@cglover47 That's great. It's being added to my chemo regimen on 11/17. I'm a little nervous..." + (show)

@dougmck
5th day from my second Keytruda treatment. Feeling very good, only minor itching and no night sweats.

dougmck | @dougmck | 3 days ago

In reply to @cglover47 "@dougmck 5th day from my second Keytruda treatment. Feeling very good, only minor itching and no..." + (show)

@cglover47 That's great! On my second day since infusion, no side effects as of yet.

cglover47 | @cglover47 | 3 days ago

In reply to @dougmck "@cglover47 That's great! On my second day since infusion, no side effects as of yet." + (show)

@dougmck

The glass is 1/2 full 👍🏻.

ladylennie | @ladylennie | 2 days ago

I had colitis, afib after each infusion, severe dry eye. I completed keytruda August 5 and since then have developed inflammatory arthritis and anemia. I had a total of 9 infusions; every 6 weeks for a year. If they worked (so far yes). If not, then the effect on my quality of life would not have been worth it. But we dont have crystal balls. As of now, the only side effect remaining is the inflammatory arthritis and I'm on prednisone and seeing a rheumatologist

dougmck | @dougmck | 2 days ago

In reply to @ladylennie "I had colitis, afib after each infusion, severe dry eye. I completed keytruda August 5 and..." + (show)

@ladylennie I hope the arthritis subsides... supposedly keytruda stays in the system for four months, I hope things get better. Great you had good results with your cancer!