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I am stage 4 mesothelioma. I am using Keytruda and THC at the same time. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212039/

Discussion: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2019

I was on 4 types of chemo and after 7 months went on keytruda and been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329362/

Discussion: Going Beyond Standard Immunotherapy

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2021

@lindacarol- Hello. I am wondering if you ever found a solution to your itching from Keytruda?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273906/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2021

I’ve been on Keytruda since December every 21 days. Have not been given higher doze.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223865/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

That is a great question and one we were exploring for my husband but alas, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333602/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Thanks. He has been dealing with GI issues since starting chemo, continuing thru Keytruda. The fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237857/

Discussion: Keytruda & Fatigue: What helps decrease fatigue?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 10:06pm

My husband is doing Keytruda every 3 weeks, He had about 1.5 years to go.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191974/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

My wife is on maintenance Alimta and Keytruda for NSCLC. We got the covid vaccine as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334301/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2021

I had heard they only try Keytruda if the PD-L1 level is greater than 50%. Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333607/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

I have been on Keytruda for 4 years thankfully no side effects other than being really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056455/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

I know Keytruda is awesome for most people! But for a few it causes havoc. Unfortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599665/

Discussion: Anyone out there living with stage 4 lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2021

My husband was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer over a year ago. He had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701330/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2022

Yes, I plan on telling him when we return home in April. We are currently in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333598/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Is it ok to max out my antioxidant intake while on keytruda? Are there any herbal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820448/

Discussion: Celebrating 25 years of lung cancer

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

I had to stop immunotherapy for almost two years I stayed stable now I’m starting Keytruda...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647058/

Discussion: Lung cancer and got COVID with pneumonia: Anyone else?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

So far I am tolerating the Keytruda well. I am tired often, but I don't feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233815/

Discussion: Anyone out there living with stage 4 lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 1:34pm

Hi, I got almost the same answer from my oncologist that you did. I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273900/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2020

Thanks Dutch I am glad to know that the port is easier and well worth it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334259/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

Pixie dust My husband had 4 rounds of Carboplatin, Alimtz, and Keytruda. The Keytruda may have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822491/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma NSC Lung Cancer Stage 3. Advice? Success stories?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

It has been 13 years since my husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012156/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: How many lung cancer patients are 5 yrs post diagnosis?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024