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Keytruda infusion #24 and clean scan results
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Keytruda infusion #24 and clean scan results

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    • February 14, 2019 at 8:38 pm
    BillB
    Participant

      Completed infusion #24 yesterday along with CT of head/neck and torso, and ultrasound of thyroid. Results today and still have clean scans (6 so far). Overall side effects have been minimal. Discussed exit strategy for Keytruda infusions which include the next two infusions spaced 6 weeks apart, the following at 3 months and if all scans are still clear will stop. That will be two years in calendar time but only 27 infusions which equates to 1.54 years of actual treatment. I’m very, very thankful for our brilliant scientist and what they have accomplished considering I started with a very aggressive modular melanoma. 

      Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

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        • February 14, 2019 at 8:57 pm
        BillB
        Participant

          Nodular

          • February 14, 2019 at 9:12 pm
          Scooby123
          Participant
            So pleased for you BillB, I have just had my 23rd infusions of keydruda. My consultant as said I can now have brain scan every 6 months but body 3 months. My last 2 scan clear. Awaing results of scan in January. Think my consultant hoping all stays good for 2 years of infusions then look at next step which could be continue or have a break. I have had minor side effects apart from joint ache. My thyroid normal but with medication. Praying for good results.

            SCOOBY x

              • February 14, 2019 at 11:35 pm
              BillB
              Participant

                Thank you and best wishes your scans are still clean!

                Bill

              • February 14, 2019 at 9:45 pm
              MMH
              Participant

                This is great news! Wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!     

                • February 15, 2019 at 12:20 am
                Bubbles
                Participant

                  Awesome! Sounds like a great plan!!! c

                  • February 15, 2019 at 12:41 am
                  jbronicki
                  Participant

                    That's wonderful news, I'll take this type of news over any valentine's day card anytime!

                    • February 15, 2019 at 1:08 am
                    kst
                    Participant

                      I had clean scans today also.  Stage 3C resected July 2017.  Had to stop treatments after 10 doses of nivolumab due to A/E's March 2018.  Hoping everyone else can enjoy hearing the words all clear.

                      Susanne

                      • February 15, 2019 at 2:32 am
                      sing123
                      Participant

                        Such happy news!

                        • February 15, 2019 at 4:14 am
                        AMcReader
                        Participant

                          So happy to read you had another round of clear scans! That really makes for a Valentine’s Day to celebrate! 

                          • February 15, 2019 at 2:14 pm
                          chrispl1974
                          Participant

                            Fantastic news. I am very happy for you !

                            • February 16, 2019 at 4:20 am
                            TexMelanomex
                            Participant

                              Awesome Bill! I love it! Congratulations Warrior!

                              • February 16, 2019 at 10:22 pm
                              lkb
                              Participant

                                Always good to hear. Congratulations!

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