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Hi ehb999, My husband has lung cancer and had Keytruda treatments. We read the side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905422/

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

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@abob, that does seem like a long time to wait after such a sudden change. Are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316403/

Discussion: Cancer and TSH levels

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 30 9:33am