Hyperthyroidism and immunotherapy?
Hi everyone, Wanted to find out if anyone has experienced hyperthyroidism as an side effect for chemo or immunotherapy, Keytruda specifically. What happens during this time? Shall we stop immunotherapy and treat for that or my dad can continue chemo/immuno and treat for hyperthyroidism too? Thanks Ina
Great question to the community
- in addition to checking in with his doctor/care team and even getting a second opinion from another doctor if you'd like to about hyperthyroidism with treatment and options / whether to continue treatment / how to treat the hyperthyroidism, these links may help too - it is recommended to have thyroid monitored with Keytruda, and chemo may also cause side effects:
https://lungcancer.net/medications/chemotherapy
this community member also shared a story inclusive of noting thyroid changes after treatment: https://lungcancer.net/stories/lung-cancer-journeyThinking of you and your dad. Please do keep us updated.
Warmly,
Margot, (LungCancer.net Team)
Hi
, I wanted to check back in with you and see how you are today. Have your thyroid problems resolved and did you pause or discontinue Keytruda? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
