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Have anyone went back to work after Chemo and now Keytruda? Are you going to work while getting your keytruda treatment?

A MyLungCancerTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX
January 25, 2023
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

God Bless you!!!!Thank you!!!!!!

January 25, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Sharon,
I finished chemo in the beginning of Dec '22 and am now 2 cycles into Immunotherapy with Keytruda alone. I'm retired, but could work if I needed to. I still experience mild nausea now and then, as well as chronic fatigue. I do get winded pretty easily, though.
I hope you thrive on the Keytruda!
Tony

January 25, 2023 (edited)
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I have been on Keytruda with no side effects. I still work full time at least 45 hours a week. I am truly luck nothing has changed for me; I eat like crazy. My job is letting me work from home as long as I need to, so I make all my appointments close to home. Hope everyone gets better and pray that you eat and dont loose much weight. This is one of the thinks my doctor presses on me is to eat good and rest.

July 18, 2024
MyLungCancerTeam

Some people choose to continue working during their lung cancer treatment, including while receiving Keytruda (Pembrolizumab). Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Working With Lung Cancer: Some individuals find that continuing or resuming their normal work schedule improves their self-esteem. Others may Show Full Answer

Some people choose to continue working during their lung cancer treatment, including while receiving Keytruda (Pembrolizumab). Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Working With Lung Cancer: Some individuals find that continuing or resuming their normal work schedule improves their self-esteem. Others may prefer to take a step back from work after treatment.
- Legal Protections: In the United States, individuals with cancer are protected from employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Accommodations: Employers may be legally required to make accommodations, such as modifying work hours or job duties, to support employees undergoing treatment.
- Family Medical Leave: Employees in the United States may also be able to take Family Medical Leave if they need time off during treatment.

If you decide to continue working while receiving Keytruda, it’s important to communicate with your employer about your needs and any accommodations that may help you manage your treatment and work responsibilities.

July 18, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

My docs recommended I "retire" in consideration of my diagnosis, projected length of treatment, and environmental hazards of my job. It can all be pretty individual. I discussed it at length with both the doc and my family and decided to take doc's advice. I will start disability very soon. Think on it carefully so you can make the best choice for your health and ask you doc any and all questions about how your job may impact your cancer or treatment 😉

July 18, 2024

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