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@liz8716 Elizabeth - Keytruda would only be prescribed if your cancer is checkpoint inhibitor positive. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708425/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

I found situations when Keytruda can be used. Many do not mention PD-L1. I think the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071702/

Discussion: Not eligible for Immunotherapy. Now what?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Thank you! I will do that. Was the thyroid wiped out from the Keytruda?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223834/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

My bf has hpv16 head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma. The source was back of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627353/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Honestly, the hiccups have been devastating. However, the cancer with the Keytruda is life debilitating. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630714/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 27, 2021

I appreciate all the reviews of Keytruda and other meds. Thankuounfor sharing

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333583/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Hi Tomm1951, It has been 14 years since my husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162791/

Discussion: Starting immunotherapy Keytruda

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Thank you. After reading another website on how some patients have been on Keytruda for more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702066/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Hi @tock, You'll find members talking about Keytruda and CBD/THC in these discussions, that include recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140965/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

I did keytruda for 2 years. That’s max. Every 21 days.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191202/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

Thanks, @colleenyoung @jrlvsgolf A lot of Keytruda's success depends on your PD-L1 expression. The higher the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719037/

Discussion: Keytruda for NSCLC: What's your experience?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2022

With the GI issues previously stated, one has to always be alert to deal with previously...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072829/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

Hi Liz. I'm on Keytruda as well. As this time that's the only treatment I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273856/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2019

Hi @par92, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm not sure if you've seen these other discussions, where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053199/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Yes, there are a few Keytruda threads on there. I have been on Opdivo since Sept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223835/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

@tats That is generally true, only with a higher PDL1 but as I said, they are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333610/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Hi @ehb999, I recently ran across this past post from another member, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/a-keytruda-patient-running-the-2022-chicago-marathon/. There are certainly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917770/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Thanks for your post. I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163408/

Discussion: Starting immunotherapy Keytruda

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I just started Keytruda about a week ago, nothing yet! Cross my fingers!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632594/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

5 years in from last injection of Keytruda for non Hodgkin’s lymphoma Had 4 injections but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742464/

Discussion: A Keytruda Patient Running the 2022 Chicago Marathon

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022