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Hi friends, My oncologist told me today that if my next scan (in 3 weeks) is still clear I can take Keytruda every 6 weeks (double dose) in stead of every 3 weeks. I experience some side effects - a lot of fatigue (I ...
The main side effect I've had trouble with following seven Keytruda IV treatments, is severe joint pain. My question is... are there any patients or caregivers out there who can recommend a medication to help me with ...
The length and dose/frequency of Keytruda maintenance therapy is directly related to each person's individual situation (type of cancer and other factors), your oncologist, and the policies and procedures of the insti...
Has anyone on Keytruda had night sweats? I have had several lately and was wondering. They are particularly odd, in that I am not feeling hot, and I am in a cool room with a fan blowing and light bedding. I just wake ...
I have been on Keytruda for 7 months and it is working great for the cancer. I have a terrible rash on back and arms and itching constantly. Any suggestions on what I can do to control the rash and itching . Would gre...
I have been on Keytruda since May of 2019 and my first side effects were a week after my first infusion. Pain and stiffness in my right wrist, constipation, and some mouth sores. Later I experienced some profound itch...
When you stop Keytruda, that switch can work again—if the cancer still has the means to use it. Some studies show that patients in complete remission may have long-term survival after stopping treatment.
After 3 infusions of Keytruda and 2 chemos, over 3 months, I started getting the diarrhea for 8 days. I finally called the nurse she recommended Immodium. The diarrhea continued. Thankfully I had an oncologist appoint...
One of Keytruda's known side effects is a skin condition called Lichus Planus. I have a terribly resistant ulcer on my lower lip. My oncologist and dermatologist have me gargling two times a day with Tacrolimus, which...
My cancer had spread to lymph nodes as well, and disappeared completely with Pembro ( Keytruda), leaving only lesions on my adrenals, which they removed surgically two years into treatment.
