Keytruda Immunotheraoy

[Sensai7]

Dear All, I am about to start Keytruda as my blood tests shows mismatched repair deficiency for which immunotherapy is advised. I have chronic asthma and so am really scared that the treatment may harm my lungs. I have read that keytruda can have bad side effects. Since in my case chemo has not worked I have run out of options. Please let me know if any of you have had keytruda and what was your experience.

[Mindysooty]

Hi, I haven't had the meds you're talking about but just wanted to wish you luck with the new treatment and hope it all works out for you. Take care. Josie x

[Sensai7 in reply to Mindysooty]

Thanks so much !

[kduck in reply to Sensai7]

Wishing you good luck on your new treatment.

[Sensai7 in reply to kduck]

Thanks...I need all the luck.

Best regards

[Bubbles001]

I am on Tecentriq which is the same type of immunotherapy as Keytruda. I have had virtually no side effects, certainly less than ibrance. A little fatigue and hair thinning is all. My Onc says the people who don’t tolerate this drug are those with autoimmune disorders, otherwise most do fine. It took four months for the drug to start working and start shrinking my tumors, so have patience. Best of luck to you!

[Sensai7 in reply to Bubbles001]

Thanks. I am happy to hear your experience. I am all geared up now! All the best with your treatment.

[mariootsi]

I just wanted to wish you the best with your new treatment. Have read Ketruda is very effective.

Hope you don't have side effects!

[Sensai7]

Thanks so much. All the good wishes and encouragement have really changed my feelings from panic to positivity. Thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart.

[lynnhbtb]

We may have shared info in the past, but I"m MBC, Stage IV and have been on Keytruda since January along with traditional Chemotherapy. My scans have shown decreasing tumor size since starting this regimen. I have only had a few side effects from keytruda, the most key was thyroid, which is now being controlled with medication. Hope this helps.

[Sensai7 in reply to lynnhbtb]

Thanks. I am now looking forward to starting the treatment. The fear is being replaced with positivity. All due to you ladies. I wish you all the best with your treatment.

[lynnhbtb in reply to Sensai7]

Glad your fears are being allayed. Keep us posted.