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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: 2 days ago
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: Oct 2 7:52pm
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 —> 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: 1 day ago
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
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
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
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
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: 4 days ago
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
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
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
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
Keytruda side effects after completing 2 years lung cancer treatment
Has anyone experienced swollen ankles, lack of absorption of protein, severe diarrhea, and pancreatitis after finishing treatment. Many effects during treatment were bearable. Completed treatment...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 11, 2024
Stage IV lung cancer, what treatments work for you?
Hi! I am Christie and am new to the group. I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in January 2019. I am super excited...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2020
Infection and fever after chemo and immuno
Anyone experience infection and high fever after chemo and immuno combination (carbo and keytruda). Ended up in ER in a bad state? Especially after blood...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Aug 16 4:19pm