Third time around the block....BUT --- Update...

letumwork said:

Keytruda

Phrannie- I hope you're feeling ok. I went through the exact same treatment as you back in 2013 for NPC so I have followed your story closely over the years. You are an inspiration to many people. OK, enough of the sappy commentary. I want to tell you a little story about my Father, He has beaten Cancer twice. Bladder Cancer 15 years ago and most recently Metastatic Melanoma. Over 2 years ago he was diagnosed with terminal metastatic Melanoma and told  to get his affairs in order as he had very little time left. The cancer came on quickly and had spread throughout his body in a matter of weeks. His PET scan lit up everywhere. Tumors on his liver, his intestines, his Jaw and lymph nodes throughout his body including an Orange size tumor under his arm. He got approval to try Keytruda after a dose of Chemo did nothing. He went on the Keytruda and gets a treatment every 3 weeks. His first PET scan after only 3 treatments showed huge improvements in all areas. His next PET scan he was NED! His body was riddled with Tumors and now Nothing. Every PET scan since then has been NED. He has a few annoying side effects but we all know how that goes. I hope this helps you stay positive and gives you some confidence in Keytruda. It is kicking some major butt for many people. He also stated that he could feel it working when he would feel pain, tingling and burning at the Tumor sites after the first couple of treatments. Stay strong and kick some butt for the third time. Prayers sent!

I hope I'm one of the lucky ones that Keytruda works on....I won't have a scan until next month, I think....I wish I had even a tiny side effect....something from the Keytruda saying "I'm here and I'm working with you"....LOL.  But I have nothing for side effects....zip.

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