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Hello y'all,

We've been thinking that my Dads side effects after each infusion were just getting kinda crappy since they were building on each other. He's in icu on a vent and the doctor is saying that it's likely the keytruda. Upon the transfer from a rural hospital to a metroplex hospital he got very close to death. He has turned the corner and the plan is to remove the vent tomorrow or the next day. He had a bunch of infusions with zero side effects. It was almost too good to be true but he was happy. Then upon the stopping of some drugs and maintenance of keytruda and a final Alimta I guess his good fortune caught up.

It is so scary seeing him on a vent. I'm pretty scared at the fear he will have when they stop sedation and make him breathe for 2 hours on the trial.

The doc here is going to recommend no more keytruda and no more radiation (assuming anymore was even a thought). He did a trial. I don't know what will be next.

Please send your positive thoughts to Tom in Texas if you would. Thank you, Pam

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I so sorry to hear of this change in events. You, your Dad and your family are in my prayers.

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By now he was off the vent for a couple hours. How did it go? Did he tolerate this okay? From what I’ve read if others experience he’ll probably have regular chemo. There are a couple different combos.

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Lovey1000 in reply toDenzie

When you say different combo cocktails, what do you think about Taxol, I’m on round 2 out of 4 are complete, I’m Day 8 and feeling better now but 2 more awful rounds throwing up and I go to radiation tomorrow treatment to zap 3.0 and 4.0 mm met

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Pverde9901 I hope your father feels much better and it’s hard but please feel free to reach out to the beautiful people for such great support, we got you and dad will feel better

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DenzieModeratorVolunteer in reply toLovey1000

I’ve heard Taxol is tough but it’s the best choice for you at this time. You need to talk to your doctor about using a different antinausea pill.

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Lovey1000 in reply toDenzie

Ok, one round left then I scan and see if a fourth is needed thanks Denzie

I will definately be sending positive thoughts to your Dad ,treatment is harsh and immunotherapy only works for a while ,hope all is now stable .Diane

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