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Lou Ann M
Lou Ann M CSN Member Posts: 996 Member
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

i had treatment #30 something (I have lost count) today, third of the Keytruda immunotherapy.  Still no side effects.  I have a cough and some congestion, but my Onc is pretty sure it is allergies.  Last time my CA 125 jumped from 156 to 865.  This time it fell to 460.  We are not paying much attention to it because the cancers that have been approved for this do not have tumor markers.  Since I have been feeling good and my Onc says I look much better than I did a few weeks ago, he is very hopeful that this treatment may be working.  I will get a CT scan after my next treatment.  That may not show anything definitive either, because of the way immunotherapy works.  All I know for sure is that I feel better and have more energy than I have had for a very long time.

Hugs and prayers to all of you, Lou Ann

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,601 Member
    #2
    You feel good?  That is GREAT

    You feel good?  That is GREAT!!!  Lou Ann this is so good to hear.  

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  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom CSN Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    edited August 2016 #3
    Lou Ann, So happy to hear

    Lou Ann, So happy to hear your great news! It sure sounds like this is working. And, without side effects! WOW!

    Sending you loads of love and support for a good news scan when that time gets here. In the meantime, I know you will use every minute of feeling good to enjoy your life.

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

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  • Editgrl
    Editgrl CSN Member Posts: 903 Member
    #4
    This is great to hear!

    This is great to hear!  Especially the part about feeling good and having energy.  You go, Lou Ann!

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  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 CSN Member Posts: 1,483 Member
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    Oh, Lou Ann, I sure hope this

    Oh, Lou Ann, I sure hope this works for you!!!!  I was just reading about Jimmy Carter and how great it worked for him.  Just feeling better is a blessing too.  (((Lou Ann)))

    Love,

    Eldri

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  • beccabtown
    beccabtown CSN Member Posts: 234
    #6
    Glad to hear you're feeling well

    So encouraging to hear this!

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  • brissance
    brissance CSN Member Posts: 192
    edited August 2016 #7
    Great News

    You are pretty darn special.  I am so happy to hear you are doing so well.  Keep it up and a great big ol' hug to you.

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  • Soup52
    Soup52 CSN Member Posts: 908 Member
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    Lou Ann, it's so great to

    Lou Ann, it's so great to hear you are feeling better. Praying the immunotherapy will do its job!

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  • CheeseQueen57
    CheeseQueen57 CSN Member Posts: 933 Member
    edited August 2016 #9
    Great news

    continued good wishes this works for you and provides hope for the rest of us. You go girl!

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  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 CSN Member Posts: 693 Member
    edited August 2016 #10
    Good News

    Feeling better is always a good sign and it gives a person a more postive attitude to continue on.  Praying for the treatment continues to do good things for you.

    trish

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  • Kvdyson
    Kvdyson CSN Member Posts: 790 Member
    #11
    Excellent news!

    Lou Ann, thank you for continuing to update us on your immunotherapy treatments. It is to great to hear that you are feeling good and that the treatments seem to be working. Wishing you continued good health and success with the Keytruda! Kim

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  • janaes
    janaes CSN Member Posts: 799 Member
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    Lou ann, we cancer patience

    Lou ann, we cancer patience really learn to find the good in all this dont we.  Im so glad you can be glad that you feel good despite what you dont know.  I just went and talked to my bosses boss this morning and am putting my job on hold for maybe up to 3 months.  Yesterday night after talking to my dad, i really realized how 2 or three months of no job isnt that important and that my kids and my health is far more important.  Thanks for reminding us that there is good in life.

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  • BC Brady
    BC Brady CSN Member Posts: 70
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    Keytruda!

    I am waiting for marker results THIS WEEK! The genetic doc said without the right markers Keytruda would have no effect at all. Biopsies were done a week ago Friday. Thank you for the update - more energy and no side effects - yes please!

    Billie

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  • cindy0519
    cindy0519 CSN Member Posts: 173
    edited September 2016 #14
    So glad your engery is

    So glad your engery is returning and you are feeling well!!

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  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 CSN Member Posts: 1,483 Member
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    BC Brady said:

    Keytruda!

    I am waiting for marker results THIS WEEK! The genetic doc said without the right markers Keytruda would have no effect at all. Biopsies were done a week ago Friday. Thank you for the update - more energy and no side effects - yes please!

    Billie

    Billie, what were your marker

    Billie, what were your marker results???

    Love,

    Eldri

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  • Sandy3185
    Sandy3185 CSN Member Posts: 229 Member
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    Yoohoo!

    So glad to hear you're feeling better! I've been off the board for a while and was so glad to see your good news. I've been reading so much lately about immunotherapy and the great success they are having with different types of cancer. Arousing our bodies natural defenses makes so much sense! The fact that it has few side effects must be such a relief after what you have gone through this past year. My thoughts and hopes are with you LouAnn! Lots of love!

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