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    • January 24, 2018 at 7:14 pm
    HopefulOne
    Participant

      Hi all – I haven't been on here for a while but wanted to share an update on my husband. Today he had his 46th Keytruda infusion. He's been NED since a small bowel resection in May 2015. Since he's been on Keytruda (he previously had Yervoy), he's had no recurrence. (Knocking incessantly on wood.) He and I have been on this journey together since October 2012 when his melanoma returned after an 18-year hiatus. I remember after his first surgery the doctor telling me that the chances of his making it 5 years was small. But guess what? We never gave up hope. We knew that researchers were working every day to find a cure. Will Keytruda be that cure? We sure hope so. It's been a miracle for us so far. I know that our story isn't everyone's – but maybe it can be yours too. That's my wish for you. Take care – and stay strong. Kimberly

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        • January 24, 2018 at 7:20 pm
        Newmanbell
        Participant

          Stories like these mean everything to us facing this beat, really everything!  Thank you for taking the time to post this.

          Donna

            • January 25, 2018 at 2:25 am
            HopefulOne
            Participant

              You’re very welcome, Donna. Wishing you all the best. 

            • January 24, 2018 at 7:25 pm
            Bubbles
            Participant

              Wonderful news!  Enjoy!  Thanks for sharing.  Celeste

                • January 24, 2018 at 10:55 pm
                dessie
                Participant

                  always great to hear this kind of news…

                   

                  • January 25, 2018 at 2:26 am
                  HopefulOne
                  Participant

                    🙂

                    • January 25, 2018 at 2:26 am
                    HopefulOne
                    Participant

                      Thanks, Celeste. Take care!

                    • January 28, 2018 at 5:32 pm
                    CancerSpouse
                    Participant

                      Thank you for sharing your story! It's so good to hear this kind of positive news, especially for those of us who are in the starting phases of Keytruda. ~ Carol

                        • January 28, 2018 at 5:59 pm
                        HopefulOne
                        Participant

                          Hi Carol – you're welcome! Good luck with your treatment. I hope that you have as good as a response as my husband has. Take care, Kimberly

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