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How is Taxol working after Keytruda failed for lymph node cancer?

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a month ago

It has been a minute since I have wrote anything. Keytruda plus the other chemo drugs, did nothing but cause major mouth leasons and open sores. 2 of the 3 amigos grew larger. Sitting on nerve bundles they caused severe pain. Did 15 rounds of radiation to subdue my lymphnode buddies. I am now on taxol another drug as a 1 day a week regime to keep the cancer from moving or growing. I am pain free people! Healing, gaining some needed weight back. Back in my garden, walking my old man Beagle as well. The last statement might be the other way. Llol. I just finished my first 3 wks and am currently on a break week. Will be getting a pet scan in 4 weeks to checks on the 3 Amigos. Hope all of you are responding well to your treatments. Will post again in 4 weeks

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a month ago

It's wonderful to hear that the radiation treatment helped with the pain and that Taxol is providing relief while keeping things stable. The improvement in quality of life - being back in the garden and walking - sounds like such a positive development after the challenges with the previous treatment regimen. Many patients find that different therapies work better for their specific situation, and it's encouraging when a new approach brings both symptom relief and stability. Best wishes for the upcoming scan results, and thank you for sharing this hopeful update with the community.

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How is Taxol working after Keytruda failed for lymph node cancer?

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