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Do(or Have) The Effects Of Keytruda Increased As You Get Further In To Them. I Have Had 10 So Far.
Still very sore. Strep culture negative but Doc believes that a different bacterial infection. On a:new antibiotics (levoflaxocin). it seems to be helping. It's been over three weeks
Jim's Oncologist Stopped The Keytruda After 3 Treatments. Last 3 Days He Can't Finish A Meal Without Throwing Up & Confusion Is Increasing.
Anyone experience this? He is waiting for echo & new treatment of oral pills.
Vicki Thank you for your care and support. Jim is having a real hard time breathing when he walks now. He finally admitted he needs a walker and that he won't be getting better. He totally forgot how… read more
Kaytruda Infusions Are Making Me Loose My Hair...is Anyone Else Experiencing This Side Effect? I Need A Hat Or Wig It's So Bad....
Jim Is Having 3rd Keytruda Friday. On The 28th He Is Having A MRI Of His Brain. Will This Find Any Metastasis?
Immunotherapy is always the best of tools providing the body responds well to the treatments
I Know You Talk About BRAF Mutation In Cancer. I Myself Do Not Have A BRAF Mutation. So Is Immunotherapy My Only Option?
If you do not have a BRAF mutation, immunotherapy is one of the treatment options available for melanoma. Here are some immunotherapy options:
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): Examples include… read more
Anyone Diagnosed With Oligometastic Melanoma, Stage 4? I Was In Aug 2023. Immunotherapy Keytruda Every 21 Days.
Fatigue is real for a few days after. Small rash early in treatment but gone now.
Stage 4 Treatment After Opvido...any One Experienced
For stage 4 melanoma, treatment options often include a combination of surgery and systemic therapy. Here are some key points:
- Immunotherapy: Doctors typically prefer immunotherapy first because it… read more
Could Anyone That Has Had Infusions With Both Drugs—Nivolumab/ipilimumab—let Me Know How Bad The Side Effects Were?
My husband must decide if he wants to go forward with these infusions.
Sorry never had prayers your way
My Husband Has Malignant Melanoma Stage IV. Suddenly He Is Extremely Tired, And Unsteady On His Feet. He Has Lost Over 10 Lbs In A Month.
He sleeps alot and lost his appetite. He is 81 yrs old Does it sound like he is entering the final days of his life? Dr stopped Keytruda and is starting a new one. Dr has ordered lots of new blood work and an echo of his heart. Should I prepare myself for his end?
Thank you for sharing your son. Very nice
I Am Stage Four Melanoma In My Right Lung About To Start Opdivo Yervoy After Keytruda Didn’t Work. Any Helpful Advice?
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement 🩷🩵💛
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