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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

They said surgery, radiation were out. So far I have been in a clinical trial, one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823001/

Discussion: Immunotherapy

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I will start my immunotherapy (Keytruda) tomorrow. I was diagnosed with mesothelioma biphasic in July 17....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247068/

Discussion: Cannabis oil and Immunotherapy: Are they compatible?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2019

@jgatti60 Thank you sharing yout story. My dad has the same diagnoses and he is doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247079/

Discussion: Cannabis oil and Immunotherapy: Are they compatible?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

To stop itching from Keytruda. Use Dermae Tree Tea and vitamin E relief cream, get it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627354/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

I'm pretty sure stiff joints, achy joints/bones are a side effect of Keytruda. Please confirm with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632356/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2021

Thank you for the kind words. Compared with the horrible side effects I experienced with chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329349/

Discussion: Going Beyond Standard Immunotherapy

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2021

I have been on keytruda for 4 years no side effects thus far thankfully. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060332/

Discussion: Not eligible for Immunotherapy. Now what?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

Still working on financing extremely costly copay. Hope to start it first week in December. Stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279790/

Discussion: XALKORI (crizotinib)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

Welcome to Mayo Connect @sjohnson60. Congrats on nearly 5 years since your initial diagnosis! I'm sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053715/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I’m not sure this is the right place to post this but have to start somewhere....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329332/

Discussion: Going Beyond Standard Immunotherapy

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2021

Thank you for sharing this information. Keytruda has been brought to me as an option. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329333/

Discussion: Going Beyond Standard Immunotherapy

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2021

Me, too. My immune system - with the help of Keytruda -- defeated Stage IV NSCLC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742901/

Discussion: A Keytruda Patient Running the 2022 Chicago Marathon

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Oh boy! SO! relate-able and SO true! My husband recently made a remark to the ‘everyone’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628489/

Discussion: After Keytruda, what's next?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2021

It's my understanding that Keytruda has been approved for all levels of pd 1 or pdl...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058677/

Discussion: Not eligible for Immunotherapy. Now what?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

@lighthouse68 Can you please share your experience with Keytruda? Did you do it together with chemo?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212037/

Discussion: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2018

Thanks so very much for your reply. I am encouraged with the 5 years! My husband’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072736/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

P.S. Did your husband suffer any appetite or food issues during Keytruda? How about any GI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072757/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

My husband has been on Keytruda - is at John Wayne Cancer in Santa Monica, CA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223866/

Discussion: Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020