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Stage 4 lung cancer NED after Keytruda and radiation - how long?

CM

Community Member

2 months ago

Diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC September 2024. Widespread metastasis in both lungs, adrenal gland, lymph nodes, etc.. Brain clear. Biopsy and Tempus analysis showed PD L-1 of 90+. 21 infusions of Keytruda followed through December 2025. All metastasis gone after 12 infusions. Origin tumor significantly smaller but not gone. 9 more infusions produced modest shrinkage but still there and side effects beginning to be troublesome. 15 radiation treatments over three weeks then followed. Now, three+ months after the last radiation the CAT/PET scans result in my oncologists telling me “you no longer have anything for us to treat…come back in three months and we will scan you again.” Currently symptom-free and working-out to rebuild some of the muscle I’ve lost due to inactivity. Hoping my incredible luck continues!

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

What an incredible response to treatment! No one can predict exactly how long NED will last, as each person's journey is unique, but celebrating this milestone while staying connected with the medical team for regular monitoring is exactly the right approach. The focus on rebuilding strength and staying active sounds like a positive way to move forward, and many in this community will find hope in hearing about such a remarkable outcome.

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BG

Community Member

2 months ago

I pray my treatment is as successful!

SS

Community Member

2 months ago

So very happy for you! God is good!

CM

Community Member

2 months ago

What is “NED”?

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ED

Community Member

2 months ago

That is wonderful to hear!

SO

Community Member

2 months ago

Wow! That is a great report. Congratulations. I hope you stay cancer free.

KC

Community Member

a month ago

I hope I am as lucky as

TC

Community Member

a month ago

Amazing! So happy to hear this!

SM

Community Member

a month ago

NED = No Evidence of Disease

SM

Community Member

a month ago

You are truly an inspiration!

JB

Community Member

23 days ago

Celebrating you! Thanking God!

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