How long does it take for Keytruda to work?

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LMighty
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How long does it take for Keytruda to work?

Postby LMighty » Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:14 am

I ask this because the latest x-ray shows very worrying progression in my mom's lungs while we are still waiting for the MS test result before our onc comes up with a regimen. I have heard immunotherapy takes months to work in some patients and I am starting to worry if there is that much time left for my mom.

Much appreciated if you could share your experiences with Keytruda.
Supporter to my mom (64 yr); KRAS wild type; MSS

2012: DX Stage I, rectal cancer; resection and colostomy
5/16: DX Stage III, mets found; right groin lymph node and soft tissue
5-6/16: Radiation + Xeloda
7/16: DX Stage IV, pleural effusion; cancer cells found in fluid
7-12/16: Xelox + Avastin X 6
1/17: Clean PET scan, NED
2/17: Pleural effusion; recurrence
4/17: Iri + Erb X 3
5/17: Ascites; Chemo failed
6/17: Keytruda X 1
7/17: TECENTRIQ (atezolizumab) + COTELLIC (cobimetinib)
9/17: At peace

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Jacques
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Re: How long does it take for Keytruda to work?

Postby Jacques » Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:47 am

LMighty wrote:I ask this because the latest x-ray shows very worrying progression in my mom's lungs while we are still waiting for the MS test result before our onc comes up with a regimen. I have heard immunotherapy takes months to work in some patients and I am starting to worry if there is that much time left for my mom.

Much appreciated if you could share your experiences with Keytruda.

Apparently it depends on the patient. I don't have experience with Keytruda, but some members here have had experience on Keytruda clinical trials.

http://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53683&p=425963#p425963


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