My apologies to all
of you who have been wondering what happened to me. Between the side effects of
the therapy and a pretty bad respiratory infection I have just been unable to
keep up with the blog.
But I do want to
share the results of my most recent scans:
“Previously
seen enlarged hypermetabolic left pelvic adenopathy is no longer visualized,
probably resolved. Decreased retroperitoneal adenopathy with residual left
periaortic node measuring 1.6x0.8 cm, previously 2.2x1.4 cm on January 16,
2017.”
So, it appears that
the pembrolizumab is being effective against the cancer present in my lymph
nodes. Now I just have to figure out how to get some energy back. The fatigue
is not surprising: here is what I read on the Keytruda® web page
Common side effects of KEYTRUDA when used alone include: feeling tired, pain in muscles, bones
or joints, decreased appetite, itching, diarrhea, nausea, rash, fever, cough,
shortness of breath, and constipation.
Any positive energy
you can send my way will be much appreciated.
Love,
Rebecca
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