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Welcome to Mayo Connect @bjlt11. These treatments have a hold on us. We need them, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171666/

Discussion: Keytruda side effects after completing 2 years lung cancer treatment

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Good morning @edb. I have been on Keytruda for just about a year now. The only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223862/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2019

This combination is much easier than what I had for my first, and completely different, lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272959/

Discussion: Multifocal Adenocarcinoma of the lung, continual recurrences

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 9:56pm

Hi, I am 60 years old and have been on Keytruda for 4 years. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053326/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

I'm also confused by this. My oncologist works a lot with immunotherapies at UCSF and he's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071631/

Discussion: Not eligible for Immunotherapy. Now what?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

They are starting my husband on keytruda immunotherapy this week but he had kidney and 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882155/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

Hi Denise, I'm so sorry that your husband has cancer! My husband also had stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189374/

Discussion: Lung cancer stage 4: Anyone's spouse refuse to help themselves?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

I have n s c lung cancer stage 4, diagnosed September 2022. I was given keytruda...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906926/

Discussion: Stage 1b non small lung Cancer and Keytruda: What to expect?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Found excepting what was going on and praying to God helped. Not saying first 8 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595749/

Discussion: They found a mass: How do you cope with anxiety and all the tests etc?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2021

I take CBD/THC for 1. Pain control, 2. Hopefully a cure. I discussed with my oncologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247071/

Discussion: Cannabis oil and Immunotherapy: Are they compatible?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

My brother who is in Pennsylvania also has stage IV adenocarcinoma. He is on maintenance chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988556/

Discussion: Help on what to expect for lung cancer caregiver

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Tough question. I started out as limited small cell, only one lung nodule and several nearby...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107920/

Discussion: Extensive Small cell Lung Cancer

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

I started Immunotherapy treatment 11/10 along with a bone medication (ZOMETA). So far, no reaction from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963814/

Discussion: Symptoms of stage 4 lung cancer - diagnosed 1 month ago

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Hi @ina3, I moved your message to this existing discussion about treatment options for stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262676/

Discussion: Stage IV lung cancer, what treatments work for you?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

Yes, the Dr said that is possible if necessary. Might have to be on a lower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103488/

Discussion: Anyone on Opdivo (nivolumab) for metastic lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Thank you for thinking of me as a warrior. The journey started with my first oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052330/

Discussion: Keytruda side effects after completing 2 years lung cancer treatment

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@ettadutch That is a high PDL which means the Keytruda is most likely to work. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333606/

Discussion: Started immunotherapy maintenance: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

I am taking a targeted therapy for nsc lung cancer, diagnosed September 2022. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003486/

Discussion: Anyone with NSCLC have targeted therapy stop working?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Rich, I was wondering. Did you also have immunotherapy along with radiation and surgery? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188515/

Discussion: SMART protocol for mesothelioma

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2018

In February 2024 an incidental CT scan showed a 15 mm nodule upper right lobe speculated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250075/

Discussion: 12 mm Spiculated Nodule upper right lobe

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:04am