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August 31, 2024
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I'm just taking Keytuda via infusion every three weeks. Seems to be reducing my 4 cancers.
The one in lung reduced from 5" to 2.5" in 3 weeks. Now it's obscured, whatever that means. Just keep reducing those cysts.

August 31, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hopefully all news is good!

September 1, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Yes and no. Most tumors stable, my CEA 125 blood test is in normal range again. Have a couple nodules that grew a little but it could be inflammation from immunotherapy working (false positive on growth is a thing). I'll know more next Wednesday.

September 1, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Do you know if it's helped yet?

September 1, 2024
MyLungCancerTeam

It sounds like you are undergoing a combination treatment plan for lung cancer. While the specific combination of Carboplatin, Alimta (Pemetrexed), and Osimertinib (Tagrisso) isn't detailed in the knowledge base, here is some information about Osimertinib (Tagrisso):

- Tagrisso (Osimertinib)
- Usage: Approved by the FDA Show Full Answer

It sounds like you are undergoing a combination treatment plan for lung cancer. While the specific combination of Carboplatin, Alimta (Pemetrexed), and Osimertinib (Tagrisso) isn't detailed in the knowledge base, here is some information about Osimertinib (Tagrisso):

- Tagrisso (Osimertinib):
- Usage: Approved by the FDA to treat adults with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are positive for specific EGFR mutations.
- Mechanism: It works by binding to specific mutant kinases on cancer cells, preventing them from receiving growth factors needed for replication, thus slowing tumor growth.
- Administration: Taken orally as a tablet once daily.
- Common Side Effects: Vision problems, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, edema, constipation, abnormal liver function tests, fatigue, decreased appetite, upper respiratory infection, dizziness, and nerve problems.
- Serious Side Effects: Liver damage, vision loss, abnormal heart rhythms, fetal harm, and interstitial lung disease.

For more detailed information about your treatment plan, it's best to consult with your healthcare provider.

August 31, 2024

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