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Should I continue Keytruda after mastectomy if side effects are bad?

Community Member

17 days ago

I have just received PCR for TNBC. My oncologist wants me to complete 9 more rounds of Keytruda. I started having side effects prior to my double mastectomy. I don’t want to continue with Keytruda. I understand there is only a 3% difference in reoccurrence. Does anyone else think this is true?

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Community Member

16 days ago

This is such a challenging decision that many patients with triple-negative breast cancer face after achieving a complete response. The balance between potential benefits and quality of life with treatment side effects is deeply personal, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about continuing when you're experiencing difficult side effects. Have others in this community faced similar decisions about completing adjuvant immunotherapy, and what factors helped guide your thinking through this process?

Community Member

6 days ago

What are your side effects?

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Should I continue Keytruda after mastectomy if side effects are bad?

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