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Starting immunotherapy Keytruda
I am about to start Immunotherapy Keytruda once every three weeks for my lung cancer anybody use this and how did it go side effects...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 11 5:01am
Immunotherapy: Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
Hi,My name is Ina and i am writing on behalf of my dad who was diagnosed with lung cancer- adenocarcinoma 3 months ago.I live in...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Feb 15 1:37pm
Keytruda -> Back Rash
My husband has had 20 Keytruda treatments. After his last treatment he developed a rash on his back and was given Prednisone 10mg for 14...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Oct 7 8:20pm
Stopping Keytruda due to adverse effects
After 24 Keytruda infusions thru 1.5yrs, my husband has developed adverse symptoms — Afibs, hyperthyroidism, skin rash, gi issues, lack of appetite, fatigue, etc. Oncologist...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 17 5:29pm
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Is it advisable to use CBD and/or THC Oil to try and shrink my tumors. I have stage 4, metastatic, non-small lung cancer. I read...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jul 18, 2022
After Keytruda, what's next?
@merpreb ...Hi, my name is Elizabeth. 31 yrs old.I was diagnosed with stage IV nsclc in April. I saw your story on here and it...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Apr 18, 2024
Keytruda for NSCLC: What's your experience?
Have nsclc had surgery and chemo in which can't tolerate any more. Stopped in 2019. Cancer metastatic to other lung. Doc wants me to start...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2022
Keytruda —> now very low TSH
So new side effects from Keytruda. Not only has it caused AFibs, but now it has caused Hypothyroidism. Has this happened to anyone else?
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Oct 8 6:44am
Cisplatin & Pemetrexate OR Carboplatin & Alimta - Keytruda
Ok, one oncologolist advises cisplatin and pemetrexate every 3 weeks x 4 times. Other one advises Carboplatin and Alimta same---every 3 weeks x 4. Then...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Sep 6, 2024
Keytruda & Fatigue: What helps decrease fatigue?
My husband just had his 14th Keytruda . He now gets more fatigued after each 3 week infusion, plus lack of appetite. I figure 2...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Sep 29 5:26pm
A Keytruda Patient Running the 2022 Chicago Marathon
My training began last week for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. That’s not that unusual; this year’s Chicago Marathon will have approximately 45,000...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Sep 12, 2022
Are you able to manage the side effects of Keytruda? Tips?
I’ve been on chemo and immunotherapy with Keytruda for my initial cancer treatment. I’m now moving to maintenance mode and my doctor is recommending staying...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 8 11:05am
Severe side effects on Carboplatin+Pemetrexed+keytruda
Hi there, My Mum has advanced NSCLC and has started on Carboplatin+Pemetrexed+Keytruda. After the second cycle she has had a really rough time, Platlets dropped...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Sep 1 4:20pm
Anyone experienced severe lower back pain after keytruda?
I finished one year of keytruda in August. Starting in September my knees swelled and we're painful. Then about 10 days ago my lower back...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
Carboplatin Alimta and Keytruda Treatment: What's your experience?
Hi! I will be starting Carboplatin, Alimta and Keytruda this coming Friday and I am wondering if there is anyone in this group that has...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 1 3:15pm
Any documented drug interactions between Keytruda and Creon?
I had lung surgery to remove a cancerous mass on my upper left lobe in June 2023. Entire lobe has been removed. In August 2023,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2024
ET-CT interpretation: I think Keytruda is working
I too could use opinions on my pet-ct results. They look really good to me indicating Keytruda is working. But my oncologist said not to...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2024
Loss of appetite and fatigue after 10 weeks on Keytruda
Hi, I have been participating in a clinical trial for the last 11 weeks with a STK11 inhibitor paired with Keytruda for treatment of metastatic...
Last active: Sep 20 5:43pm
Keytruda side effect: How you are handling lichen planus?
I was being treated with Keytruda for lung cancer and it has activated lichen planus all over lower part legs and feet; anyone have any...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2023