Immunotherapy

4 years 11 months ago #57415 by sara.anne
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Truly wonderful news . You are a real inspiration

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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4 years 11 months ago #57414 by lotech35
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I have been on KEYTRUDA for a year and a half now and am happy to day as of today I have no evidence of disease! In the beginning I had extreme joint pain! but tylenol and oxy helped with that. Now a little sore sometimes but nothing like befire. I think your body adjusys. I wish you well my friend and pray the discomfort goes quickly!!

Diagnosed Sept 2015 noninvasive
1st turbt Oct 3 2015, 2nd turbt Nov 13 bladder,
Completed 6 BCG initial treatments 01/11/16 02/09/16 No Cancer!
08/09/16 Cyto shows red spots on bladder, TURBT prostate scheduled
09/12/16 Cancer is back Ta prostate ,T1 high grade bladder papillary uthelial.
Cancer has invaded muscle getting RC.
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5 years 1 week ago #57077 by pete172
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Iotec35, Good Morning, Keytruda Infusion number 6 coming up, and pet scan shows good results. I am starting to feel some fatigue and nausea. The nausea seems to be more noticeable in the morning, and after a drink and something to eat, it seems to subside. My concern is I think it's becoming more obvious more noticeable. I don't know if the Keytruda builds up in our system and this is a normal side affect? I'll ask Wednesday when I go in, but I was wondering if you are experiencing any side affects? I truly pray you're doing well, God Bless
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5 years 2 months ago #56623 by pete172
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Iotec35 thank you. and yes easier then chemo and a lot less time, praying for all, God Bless
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5 years 2 months ago #56621 by lotech35
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Pete172

My next treatment will be number 18, its way better than chemo and my results are great! it takes 3-4 treatments before you see results for some longer. I hope to hear more on your keytruda journey!

Diagnosed Sept 2015 noninvasive
1st turbt Oct 3 2015, 2nd turbt Nov 13 bladder,
Completed 6 BCG initial treatments 01/11/16 02/09/16 No Cancer!
08/09/16 Cyto shows red spots on bladder, TURBT prostate scheduled
09/12/16 Cancer is back Ta prostate ,T1 high grade bladder papillary uthelial.
Cancer has invaded muscle getting RC.
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5 years 2 months ago #56620 by pete172
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hello everyone, just started on keytruda 6 weeks ago. this week was treatment #2, so fare all good.
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