| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) 10:28 - Jul 28 with 1187 views | Duckegg |
Just wondering if any Dalies or family members have endured Immunotherapy and the drug used pembrolizumab.
Did the pembrolizumab have any affect the everyday lives and was there any long term effects from it.
Im due to start a 12mth course.
If you dont want to post about it you can pm me if you so wish and that is as far as it goes.. |  | | |  |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 12:54 - Jul 28 with 1056 views | 49thseason |
Hi Duckegg, While I have never been given Pembro, I am heavily invested in a new drug which treats Melanoma and uses Pembro (AKA Keytruda) as part of the treatment regimen. Keytruda is a checkpoint inhibitor and one of the worlds biggest revenue earners in the cancer arena and has been a go- to drug for several forms of cancer for over a decade. Essentially it helps your T cells recognise cancer cells and enables the T cells to attack the cancer... there are a wide range if side-effects which vary from patient to patient and are generally considered to be minor when compared to not treating.. nausea, skin rashes and fatigue seem to be the most prevalent of them. Pembro is given via a drip into your arm every 3 - 6 weeks so the sessions are not exactly and in an out job. I guess you might need a few days off work after each dose... ask your boss and your specialist what their attitude to that is...
This is a good run-down on what you can expect.....
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps and bear in mind a positive outlook helps too...good luck... |  | | |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 14:04 - Jul 28 with 982 views | mikehunt |
My missus has just undergone some treatment with it and will be happy to pm you later on. |  |
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| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 16:12 - Jul 28 with 889 views | Duckegg |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 12:54 - Jul 28 by 49thseason |
Hi Duckegg, While I have never been given Pembro, I am heavily invested in a new drug which treats Melanoma and uses Pembro (AKA Keytruda) as part of the treatment regimen. Keytruda is a checkpoint inhibitor and one of the worlds biggest revenue earners in the cancer arena and has been a go- to drug for several forms of cancer for over a decade. Essentially it helps your T cells recognise cancer cells and enables the T cells to attack the cancer... there are a wide range if side-effects which vary from patient to patient and are generally considered to be minor when compared to not treating.. nausea, skin rashes and fatigue seem to be the most prevalent of them. Pembro is given via a drip into your arm every 3 - 6 weeks so the sessions are not exactly and in an out job. I guess you might need a few days off work after each dose... ask your boss and your specialist what their attitude to that is...
This is a good run-down on what you can expect.....
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps and bear in mind a positive outlook helps too...good luck... |
Thanks 49th. | | | |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 16:13 - Jul 28 with 887 views | Duckegg |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 14:04 - Jul 28 by mikehunt |
My missus has just undergone some treatment with it and will be happy to pm you later on. |
Thanks
I Look forward to your PM. | | | |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 21:58 - Jul 30 with 517 views | Aimforthestars |
Hi Duckegg,
I can help you with information because I was diagnosed with Stage3 Malignant Myeloma 7 years ago. After surgery at the Christie Hospital I had a years treatment of 17 intravenous infusions of Pembrolizumab immunotherapy. Side effects are less than with traditional chemotherapy but can still be significant but many people including myself have little or no side effects at all. I was able to drive to and from the hospital myself for each treatment and continued hiking, going to the gym and cycling throughout the course and didn't need to rest at all on the days after the treatment. I was discharged 5 years after the completion of treatment (last year) as statistically after 5 years it is very unlikely to recur. I was fortunate to have the best possible experience and outcome. Also the staff at the Christy were first class empathic, professional, knowledgeable and caring.
I am new to posting on the board but have been a Dale supporter both home and away for very many years. I am attempting to pm you and happy to discuss anything with you.
I also have some extra knowledge as I am a retired Pharmacist. |  | | |
| NFR Immunotheraphy (pembrolizumab) on 22:19 - Jul 30 with 500 views | Aimforthestars |
Should read Stage 3 Malignant Melanoma not Myeloma (prescriptive text!) | | | |
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