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How soon to scan after starting Keytruda?

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    • December 22, 2016 at 12:34 am
    rabbits68
    Participant
      In September I had to stop MEK due to progression. After severe hip and leg pain, a scan showed a fracture in the top of my femur and I now have a titanium rod to stabilize that leg. I started Keytruda and have had 5 doses. My back and legs hurt so bad most of the time and I’m getting anxious and concerned. Should I be I insisting on a scan or is it too early? I do have spine and pelvic mets that had stabilized on MEK. It was amazing how fast things progressed for me after MEK stopped working. Trying to stay positive and keep my eyes on Jesus.
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        • December 22, 2016 at 4:55 am
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          I think after 5 infusions you'd be due for a scan. Give your onc a call and ask when they typically scan after starting Keytruda. Maybe someone who is/was on it can give more insight into when they got their first scan after starting it.

          Wishing you all the best,

          • December 22, 2016 at 4:55 am
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            I think after 5 infusions you'd be due for a scan. Give your onc a call and ask when they typically scan after starting Keytruda. Maybe someone who is/was on it can give more insight into when they got their first scan after starting it.

            Wishing you all the best,

            • December 22, 2016 at 4:55 am
            jennunicorn
            Participant

              I think after 5 infusions you'd be due for a scan. Give your onc a call and ask when they typically scan after starting Keytruda. Maybe someone who is/was on it can give more insight into when they got their first scan after starting it.

              Wishing you all the best,

              • December 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm
              Patrisa
              Participant

                My father is on Keytruda and his first scan was after 3 months, so i would say after his 4th dose….

                I would say insist on a scan, the sooner you know where you stand, the better….

                Hopefully, you will see some amazing shrinkage!

                Take care,

                Patrisa 

                • December 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm
                Patrisa
                Participant

                  My father is on Keytruda and his first scan was after 3 months, so i would say after his 4th dose….

                  I would say insist on a scan, the sooner you know where you stand, the better….

                  Hopefully, you will see some amazing shrinkage!

                  Take care,

                  Patrisa 

                  • December 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm
                  Patrisa
                  Participant

                    My father is on Keytruda and his first scan was after 3 months, so i would say after his 4th dose….

                    I would say insist on a scan, the sooner you know where you stand, the better….

                    Hopefully, you will see some amazing shrinkage!

                    Take care,

                    Patrisa 

                    • December 23, 2016 at 5:08 pm
                    williez
                    Participant

                      I have my first CTscan after 4th infusion of pembro.

                      However, first of that I was also begginig radiotherapy for nodules I had in the muscles on my waist.

                      I had a CTscan in order to plan the radiotherapy (just a couple of days after my 2nd infusion) and asked the radiotherapist for the size of the biggest nodule before begginig the radiotherapy.

                      Surprisingly the nodule was almost half of the previous size. Pembro can be great!

                      I think I could have avoided the radiotherapy and let pembro alone do the job.

                      So far, yesterday I had my  18th infusion

                      Ask your oncologist for a CTscan!!!

                      Willie (from Buenos Aires, Argentina)

                      • December 23, 2016 at 5:08 pm
                      williez
                      Participant

                        I have my first CTscan after 4th infusion of pembro.

                        However, first of that I was also begginig radiotherapy for nodules I had in the muscles on my waist.

                        I had a CTscan in order to plan the radiotherapy (just a couple of days after my 2nd infusion) and asked the radiotherapist for the size of the biggest nodule before begginig the radiotherapy.

                        Surprisingly the nodule was almost half of the previous size. Pembro can be great!

                        I think I could have avoided the radiotherapy and let pembro alone do the job.

                        So far, yesterday I had my  18th infusion

                        Ask your oncologist for a CTscan!!!

                        Willie (from Buenos Aires, Argentina)

                        • December 23, 2016 at 5:08 pm
                        williez
                        Participant

                          I have my first CTscan after 4th infusion of pembro.

                          However, first of that I was also begginig radiotherapy for nodules I had in the muscles on my waist.

                          I had a CTscan in order to plan the radiotherapy (just a couple of days after my 2nd infusion) and asked the radiotherapist for the size of the biggest nodule before begginig the radiotherapy.

                          Surprisingly the nodule was almost half of the previous size. Pembro can be great!

                          I think I could have avoided the radiotherapy and let pembro alone do the job.

                          So far, yesterday I had my  18th infusion

                          Ask your oncologist for a CTscan!!!

                          Willie (from Buenos Aires, Argentina)

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