CommunitiesEsophageal / EG Junction CancersDoes Keytruda cause severe nighttime itching after years of treatment?

Does Keytruda cause severe nighttime itching after years of treatment?

CM

Community Member

a month ago

Just a quick question… Has keytruda given any of you serious Itching bouts especially near bed time which Has now gotten crazy… ps been on the keytruda and herceptin bout 41/2 yrs..used to be Treating it with Eucerin skin calming lotion Not as good anymore..thanks all, Keep up the fight!!!!!!

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CA

Community Member

a month ago

Skin changes and itching can develop or worsen over time with immunotherapy treatments, and many community members have shared similar experiences with nighttime symptoms becoming more challenging to manage. It's worth discussing this change in your skin condition with your oncology team, as they may have additional treatment options or can evaluate whether any adjustments might help - they're familiar with long-term effects that can emerge after years of treatment and can provide the best guidance for your specific situation.

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BO

Community Member

a month ago

That's really solid advice - definitely worth bringing up with your team, and you might also want to mention how the timing has shifted to mainly nighttime since that pattern could give them helpful clues about what's going on.

CM

Community Member

18 days ago

Find a beauty school that does “back facials”. They will evaluate your skin and treat any issues. Cleared my itchy back issues.

CM

Community Member

14 days ago

Thanks all, Keytruda itching is part of the game.. I should B used to it, stage 4 for almost 5 yrs.. I am Thankful and Will deal with it, best of luck to all, keep up the fight!!!!! PS Eucerin skin calming lotion does help!!! Tried all the others With not much relief……

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