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Hi,

My dad was just told that his lung cancer is shrinking again and no more metastasis in the brain too. šŸ™šŸ¼ So happy.

This was his second PET and MRI with the same results during more than 6 month period.

His meds are now Keytruda, Zometa, Alimta and Altuzan.

I am wondering for how long he should continue Zometa and Alimta? I want him to rest a little bit from chemo and continue Keytruda only.

Based on what doctors decide when to stop the chemo? What is recommended in this situation?

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Ina3 I am only on Keytruda and have just had my 43 treatment and very few side effects.

was your Dads tumor tested? If he has a high PD-1 PDL-1 then maybe u could ask the doctor if he can continue with Keytruda only . Keytruda is especially effective on high PDL

I hope this helps

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Ina3 in reply to kookieannie

Thank you. His PDL 1 is medium, not that high but looks like it is working and without any side effects too. What stage so you have? 43? Wow.

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