Is Anyone Else Taking Keytruda?

What are your side effects?? I’ve had chemo and the operation to remove the tumor. Next will be immunotherapy. I’ve had thrush since the last chemo which was the middle of April, so about three months. Struggling to get rid of it.

Kettuda had destroyed my life. All the side effects listed for Keytruda I have. Karpul tunnel on Both hands, very weak no strength, every body joint weryweak. Look up this drug and see all the side effects. Be careful.

I've had 14 Keytruda infusions. The only side effect has been occasional diarrhea. I've controlled with Imodium. My stage 4 cancer was widespread and inoperable when treatment started. It has almost completely disappeared. The original tumor continues to shrink and we will continue Keytruda as long as it continues to produce results. My PD-L1 was 90.

Good luck.

I have been on Keytruda for 2yrs and haven't really had any side effects

Lavonna- Is the Keytruda still reducing the malignancy, or preventing its. growth/spread?

I don’t know.

Had 3 weeks of radiation for stage 3 lung/lymph nodes, then 3 weeks later started Keytruda. Have had 2 infusions with minor side effects. Next month I will finally have another scan to see if the radiation worked. I’m supposed to have infusions every 6 weeks for a year.

Was diagnosed with Stage 4 NSCLC last September. I had 4 rounds of chemo and immunotherapy, then went to Keytruda only. I will continue for at least another year, with treatment every 3 weeks. The results have been amazing for me, as my cancer is genetic. When my oncologist saw the results of my molecular profiling, he said he was very hopeful that it could be very effective. My cancer continues to shrink.. I will have a PET Scan soon, and am staying positive. Side effects have been minimal; mainly joint discomfort and a bit of lethargy. But I'll take that instead of the alternative. I'm very grateful 🙏🏼

Diagnosed with Stage 4 NSCLC my had 4 rounds of Chemotherapy with Keytruda started Keytruda only in August 2024 my PDL -1 was 0 zero had a tumor in soft tissue of Back May 2025 surgery my removed otherwise my lung lesions shrunk significantly and recent scan in early September was clear no real side effects maybe tired sometimes Brain MRI next month Hang in there Side effects hopefully will subside

Good luck Tommy

Managing side effects during treatment can be really challenging, and connecting with others who are going through similar experiences often provides valuable support and insights. This community has many members who understand the complexities of lung cancer treatment, so sharing specific details about what side effects are most troublesome might help others offer their experiences and coping strategies.

Been on Keytruda for over a year after 16 radiation treatments on my spine. PET scan last month showed I’m in remission! I also had mouth sores and thrush, overall weakness, and loss of taste. Lost 50 pounds mostly I believe due to lack of taste. For me, Keytruda works.

Can you ask for infinzi? Everyone's chemistry is different but it worked for me for the most part.

I’ll ask my doctor, thanks.