Hello, and glad to join the community.
I was diagnosed December, 2016.
12 infusions of Keytruda.
Last 2 skans, tumors we're shrinking.
Side effects mostly are joint pain. Take alot of Advil. Also fatigue can hit anytime.
Am a survivor of melanoma 17 years ago.
Joint and muscle pain worse at night.
Quite depressed, and sad. Trying not to be.
Hi Countrycarol43,
Thank you so much for sharing with us here, and welcome to our community! We are so happy that you are here. I am sorry to hear about your side effects; we always recommend speaking with your doctor or healthcare team if you have not already to see if they have anything to help! Pain and fatigue are common side effects. You may find these tips helpful for managing fatigue when it hits: https://lungcancer.net/living/tips-for-managing-cancer-fatigue
https://lungcancer.net/treatment-side-effects-fatigueAnd, we hear you about being depressed; please know that you are not alone, and that we and the community are always here for you. And, it is important to make sure that you are getting the care that you deserve, in person as well as online.
And, you may wish to check out our skin cancer website, https://skincancer.net
Thinking of you, and again, welcome!
Warmly,
Margot, (LungCancer.net Team Member)Hello Countrycarol43, sorry to hear about the side effects you are facing due to the treatment. Hope you will get well soon.
Hi
, I know it's been a while. I wanted to check in with you how you're doing today, and if you are feeling any more positive than when you first wrote. Are you still taking Keytruda, and if so, are you still having resulting pain? I'm sending light and love your way. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
