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Interesting after my next blood work comes back to see if protein level is down she said she treats myloma with 2 kinds of pills and a shot to stomach once a week
Anyone have this treatment the one above sounds better
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It's understandable to have concerns about starting Keytruda (an immune checkpoint inhibitor). Since you're Stage 2b and had surgery, this is likely being used as an adjuvant treatment to help destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery.
Common side effects of immunotherapy treatments like Keytruda can include
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I have been on Katruda for almost a year now . I have had no side effects besides a little more tired but not enough to make me nap or sleep. Stage 3c and Katruda has stopped the spreading at lymph node. Worth it for what little side effects you may or may not have. Sending prays to ease your mind.
I had severe fatigue for the first few months, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting occasionally. My doctor gave me anti-nausea meds before I even started the treatment to have on hand at home. They also give it to me the day of my treatment just before my infusion starts. Also have had lots of itching and flare ups of my eczema.
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