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      • July 5, 2017 at 1:32 am
      kris1
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        Hi there!  I am struggling with a similar decision, but am 37yrs old…which changes some of the decision calculus a little bit, but not the options available.  Congrats on making it to 79!

        Based on my research and understanding, Keytruda is clearly superior for advanced stages in terms of both efficacy and side effects, but is still in trial for adjuvant / Stage 3A-B where it is not yet proven (or approved). 

        I am trying to understand why Keytruda's better results that are proven in later stages would NOT be analogous to earlier stages.  I am considering getting it off-label, since it is not yet approved.  (there is a trial you can qualify for comparing the two, but it requires complete lymph node removal, which is an outdated procedure with no proven benefit).

        I am a bit scared of ipi, especially because I have a strong immune system which actually puts me at greater risk for the side effects : (

        Would be interested in what data or perspective others may have on Keytruda vs Yervoy for Stage 3A-B.  

        Thanks,

        Kris 

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